How crazy is my psoriasis right now, guys?
It’s all up my leg.
The next morning, she provides an update: a video of her lower leg swathed in plastic wrap.
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But what’s also apparent is how much of a difference the plastic wrap seemingly made overnight.
One time Saran-wrapping it.
Is that not insane?
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I mean, it’s obviously still there, but the intense itching goes away.
So what is it about Kim Kardashian’s plastic wrap psoriasis-relieving method that is so seemingly effective?
We talked to dermatologists to determine if this at-home approach is as safe and efficacious as it appears.
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The barrier is impaired in skin that’s affected by psoriasis, which can lead to dryness and itch.
But that’s just scratching the surface, so to speak.
Psoriasis is not just dry skin that can be treated with moisturizers.
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It’s much more complicated than that, says Hadley King, MD.
Psoriasis is a systemic, immune-mediated disorder, characterized by inflammatory skin and joint manifestations."
Does Kim K’s plastic wrap technique really work?
Kardashian is actually onto something by wrapping up her skin like leftovers.
Many times, this softens psoriasis scales and improves the red psoriasis patches at a faster rate.
I sometimes recommend this technique to patients who have children or pets to avoid transferring product onto them.
But it’s important to not expect psoriasis-solving miracles from doing this with your favorite body moisturizer.
“The difference is we usually are recommending a medication, not a lotion.
How much does the moisturizer itself matter?
This will help the skin look and feel better, but it’s definitely not completely treating the psoriasis.
It should only be used under the direct supervision of a dermatologist.
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