Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that commonly affects the knees, elbow and scalp but it may occur in other areas (although rarely on the face). Bright pink, raised patches covered with white scales appear on the skin. The complaint is caused by an over production of the epidermal cells and may be triggered by stress.

Some cases of psoriasis are made worse by:

the consumption of alcohol;
the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet;
nutritional deficiencies, including:
folic acid,
selenium,
zinc, and
calcium;
a sluggish liver.
What you can do to help

Avoid alcohol.
Undertake measures to manage stress levels (see ...).
Eat as much fresh fruit and vegetables as possible.
Avoid eating wheat, oats, barley and rye, to which you may have a sensitivity.
Increase your intake of essential fatty acids, particularly omega 3 (this is well known to help psoriasis).
Increase your intake of fish oils or take a daily supplement of four to six capsules.
Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement, with extra zinc (30 mg per day) selenium (50 mcg per day) and vitamin E in dry form (400 IU three times daily).