• red, inflamed patches of skin
  • whitish-silvery scales, also known as plaques
  • cracked skin that may bleed or ooze
  • burning, itching, and soreness
  • swollen, stiff joints
  • thick, ridged nails

Stress

Weather

Sunlight

Scrubbing

Chronic Infections

An Unhealthy Lifestyle

  • kicking your tobacco habit
  • eating a healthy diet
  • getting more exercise
  • trying to avoid infections or illnesses