Psoriasis affects more than 7.5 million Americans in the United States per year. This skin condition is not contagious, but it is a frequent annoyance to those who endure it.

What Causes Psoriasis?

The exact causes of psoriasis is unknown - genetics and immune strength likely to play a role. Some other assumed triggers include...

• Stress

• Previous or current injury to the skin

• Illness

• Weather

• Food allergies

• Environmental factors

• Excessive alcohol consumption

How to treat Psoriasis with skincare

There are a few things to remember when treating psoriasis according to our licensed estheticians.

Keeping products gentle with calming benefits for treating psoriasis with skincare is crucial. A good cleanser with salicylic acid is ideal for a body wash if it's occurring in different areas of the body.

Treating psoriasis with skincare also depends on where the psoriasis is occurring. Is the psoriasis around the scalp, around the eyes, elbows, or knees? It's best to always keep products, calm, gentle, moisturizing with a good barrier. Again, salicylic acid is ideal. This ingredient helps with the dry/itchy patches and helps to soothe.

"As a sufferer myself," says Justina, a licensed esthetician and #PompPro, "...there is a lot on the market, for me it depends on what stage its in." Based on what Justina told us, she uses different products for the current stage of her psoriasis.

Here are Justina's budget-friendly personal recommendations...

• Flare-up Stage: MG217 cream

• Note: A key ingredient of this cream is salicylic acid.

• Peeling Stage: Aquaphor or vaseline

• Dry/Scaly Stage (without peeling or itching): A glycolic and lactic cleanser

It is important to remember that psoriasis is a common skin condition. You are not alone in your struggle.

To connect with a #PompPro licensed esthetician to create a customized skincare routine that works for you and your psoriasis, click here.