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

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