The Surprising Truth of Psoriasis & Exercise

It ain’t easy living with skin issues. If you’re scratching and itching and feeling like you wanna yank your skin off, you’ve probably got more than just a normal problem. The question is, what is it? Because oftentimes, darker skin tones can make it harder to diagnose!  Many times, Black folks with constant skin irritation and inflammation don’t even know it’s more than just a temporary inconvenience. In the case of psoriasis, it’s actually a full-blown autoimmune disorder. And if you’re trying to shed those pesky pounds, improve your health, and get your body looking something special (or at least better), the problem can get even worse…  Exercising with psoriasis, as it turns out, can be a double-edged sword. The type of exercise, intensity of exercise, and your unique lifestyle habits can all make or break that workout routine.  Sweating up a storm? Let’s cover what you need to know about psoriasis and exercise. RELATED: If I Have Psoriasis, Am I Going To Get Psoriatic Arthritis? A Quick Rundown on Psoriasis First, you’ve gotta know what you’re working with. While white folks usually get psoriasis ‘plaques’ that are pink or red, psoriasis shows up on Black folks as anything from...