If your psoriasis seems to flare for no reason, one or more triggers could be to blame. By finding your triggers and learning how to manage them, you can gain better control of your psoriasis. Some common triggers include:
- Stress
- Cuts, scrapes and bug bites
- Drinking
- Smoking
- Dry, cold weather
- Sunshine or warm weather
- Infection
- Some medicines
- Tattoos, piercings and other forms of body art
- Shaving
Learn how to combat these triggers from the American Academy of Dermatology.