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Managing Skin Condition In Fall Season

Managing Skin Condition In Fall Season

General tips: Cooler air and increased indoor heating begin to dry skin. In these conditions skin flare-ups may reappear and increase.

Eczema:

  • Switch to thicker moisturizers or ointments.
  • Use a humidifier indoors.

Seborrheic Dermatitis:

  • Increase antifungal treatments as needed.
  • Alternate between gentle and medicated shampoos.

Psoriasis:

  • Increase moisturizing frequency.
  • Resume or begin light therapy if needed.

Image credit: Image by Andy Choinski from Pixabay (Free to use under Pixabay content license, published on November 26, 2018)


Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Managing Skin Condition In Summer Season

Managing Skin Condition In Summer Season

General tips- Heat and sweat can trigger flare-ups. Chlorine and salt water may dry or irritate skin.

Eczema:

  • Apply lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers.
  • Rinse off sweat promptly.
  • Use mineral sunscreen.

Seborrheic Dermatitis:

  • UV exposure may reduce yeast growth.
  • Wash sweat from skin and scalp quickly.

Psoriasis:

  • Sunlight often reduces symptoms.
  • Moisturize after swimming.

Image credit: Image by Adina Voicu from Pixabay (Free to use  under Pixabay content license, Published on June 16, 2016)


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Managing Skin Condition In Spring Season

Managing Skin Condition In Spring Season

Managing eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis requires adjusting your skincare routine seasonally, as temperature, humidity, and sun exposure can all affect your skin.

Spring season –

General tips: Pollen and environmental allergens can trigger eczema and psoriasis. Fluctuating temperatures can worsen seborrheic dermatitis.

Eczema:

  • Use fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Avoid outdoor allergens; shower after being outside.
  • Antihistamines may help if allergies worsen symptoms.

Seborrheic Dermatitis:

  • Use gentle antifungal shampoo 2–3 times/week.
  • Wash sweat and allergens off face/scalp.

Psoriasis:

  • Moderate natural sunlight can help.
  • Start consistently moisturizing for upcoming sun exposure.

Image credit: Image by Pexels from Pixabay (Free to use under Pixabay content license, Published on November 25, 2016)


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Common Triggers And Addressing Skin Health Conditions

Common Triggers And Addressing Skin Health Conditions

Consider functional or integrative dermatology.

If you’ve tried everything conventional and still struggle, seek out:

  • Functional medicine practitioners
  • Naturopathic dermatologists

They often address gut health, immune function, and toxin load in more depth.

 Watching skin infections

These conditions make you prone to secondary bacterial or fungal infections — if an area becomes more painful, warm, or oozes, see a doctor promptly.

What are some of the common triggers to avoid?

Common TriggersWhat to Do
Harsh detergentsSwitch to mild/laundry-free options
Fragrances/preservativesUse hypoallergenic skincare
Cold, dry weatherUse humidifier at home
Hair dyes/perfumesAvoid or patch test carefully
Sweat and heatCool showers after exercise

Image credit: Image by Luis Wilker WilkerNet from Pixabay  (Free to use under Pixabay content license, Published on July 14, 2014 )


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Stress, Sleep And Supplements

Stress, Sleep And Supplements

Stress and sleep support

Stress flares all three conditions. Build habits that lower cortisol and support recovery.

  • 7–9 hours of quality sleep
  • Daily movement (even walking or yoga)
  • Deep breathing, meditation, journaling
  • Create buffer time between tasks (as you noted earlier)

Targeted supplements: under professional guidance these are the supplements that one can consider.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA)
  • Vitamin D3
  • Zinc
  • Probiotics
  • Quercetin (natural antihistamine)

Image credit: Image by HeungSoon from Pixabay (Free to use under Pixabay content license, Published October 2, 2020)


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Fix The Skin Barrier For All 3 Conditions

Fix The Skin Barrier For All 3 Conditions

This is crucial. A damaged skin barrier allows irritants and microbes to worsen inflammation.

Daily habits:

  • Use fragrance-free moisturizers (example- Eucerin) apply right after bathing.
  • Short, lukewarm showers are better for these conditions, not hot showers.
  • Use gentle, non-soap cleansers (like Cetaphil).
  • Avoid harsh scrubs or over-washing.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Nutrition plays a powerful supporting role:

Foods to embrace:

  • Omega-3 rich (flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, or low-mercury fish)
  • Leafy greens, berries, turmeric, ginger
  • Fermented foods (yogurt, kimchi) for gut health
  • Vitamin D-rich foods (or supplements — many with psoriasis/eczema are deficient)

Foods to limit or avoid:

  • Refined sugar
  • Dairy (in some, especially eczema-prone)
  • Gluten (some psoriasis patients see improvement when it’s removed)
  • Alcohol and processed food

Image credit: Image by   from Pixabay ( Free to use under Pixabay content license, Published on February 16th, 2016)


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Managing Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, And Psoriasis Skin Conditions

Managing Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, And Psoriasis Skin Conditions

To end the distress and aggravation of eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis often requires a multi-layered strategy because these skin conditions are chronic, inflammatory, and often interconnected. Here is a realistic, holistic approach that combines medical treatment, lifestyle changes, and nutritional support to bring long-term relief.

 

 Understand each condition-

  1. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Inflammatory, itchy, often allergy related.
  2. Seborrheic Dermatitis: Red, greasy, flaky — often affects scalp, face, chest; linked to overgrowth of Malassezia yeast.
  3. Psoriasis: Autoimmune in nature; rapid skin cell turnover causing thick, scaly patches.

 

Though they are different, they all involve skin barrier dysfunction and chronic inflammation.

 

Core medical management

Consulting a dermatologist for diagnosis and tailored treatment.

 

ConditionMedical Treatment
EczemaEmollients, topical steroids, antihistamines
SeborrheaKetoconazole shampoo/cream, zinc pyrithione, anti-yeast treatment
PsoriasisTopical steroids, vitamin D analogs, light therapy, immunosuppressants

 

Ask about non-steroidal topicals (like tacrolimus) if you’re trying to reduce steroid use.

 

Image credit: Image by Eszter Miller from Pixabay (Free to use under Pixabay content license, Image published – February 9, 2021)

  1. https://www.psoriasis.org/about-psoriasis/
  2. https://www.psoriasis.org/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551707/
  4. https://ebglyss.lilly.com/
  5. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316911

 

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Almond chutney recipe

Almond Chutney Recipe Without Coconut

Try this nutritious and protein filled almond chutney with your next meal – with roti, chapati, pakoda or even bread.

Almond is known for its many nutritious values. It helps in preventing hair loss, reducing blood pressure, lowers LDL cholesterol, good for osteoporosis. There are many ways one can consume almond and here we are giving you a simple chutney recipe with almond as main ingredient and there is no need use coconut.

Almond chutney recipe

Ingredients:

  1. Almond – 20-25
  2. Green chilies – 3-4
  3. Coriander – ¼ cup
  4. Urad dal – 1 tsp
  5. Oil
  6. Mustard – ¼ tsp
  7. Curry leaves – few
  8. Red chili -1
  9. Asafetida – a pinch

Preparation:

  1. Heat oil in frying pan, add cut green chilies and fry for few seconds.
  2. Add almonds and continue frying for one minute.
  3. Add chopped cilantro, mix with almond and green chilies and turn off the heat.
  4. After cooling transfer to mixer and grind the content with salt and little water. Grind to chutney consistency.
  5. For seasoning, heat oil add mustard, red chili, curry leaves. Transfer seasoning to chutney.
  6. Serve almond chutney with roti, chapati, pakoda or bread.

Image credit: Image by CenturyFoods750 from Pixabay  & Image by Tamanna Rumee from Pixabay (both images are free to use under Pixabay content License)


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