Skin Heal

Smoking and Psoriasis Smoking greatly increases the risk of psoriasis and makes the disease much worse. Studies have documented that approximately 20% of cases of psoriasis are related to smoking. Compounds in cigarette smoke negatively impact the immune system and the growth of skin cells to promote psoriasis. The more cigarettes a person smokes per day, the greater his or her risk of developing psoriasis. Smoking and Psoriasis Statistics Smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis and it increases the severity of the disease. Here are the statistics regarding psoriasis and smoking. People who smoke have double the risk of developing psoriasis compared to nonsmokers. Female smokers are more likely to develop psoriasis than male smokers. Smoking increases the risk of a type of psoriasis called palmoplantar pustulosis (psoriasis on the hands and feet). Women who smoke 20 cigarettes per day have 2.5 times the risk of developing psoriasis compared to wom

                                          Dr. Neha Dongaonkar                                                                    Ayurvedic Skin Specialist & Cosmetologist Role of Vitamin D In Immunity  Vitamin D is necessary for the proper functioning of your immune system, which is your body's first line of defense against infection and disease. This vitamin plays a critical role in promoting immune response. It has both anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties and is crucial for the activation of immune system defenses.  Vitamin D is known to enhance the function of the immune cells, including T-cells and macrophages, that protect your body against pathogens In Fact, the vitamin is so important for the immune function that low levels of Vitamin D have been associated with increased susceptibility to infection, disease, and immune-related disorders. For example, low Vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of respiratory d