Hormone Changes
It is a common observation that psoriasis show flares-ups during the active phase of hormonal changes. The life stages commonly involved include;
- Puberty –Teenagers are more prone to develop the condition in their early adulthood. The psoriatic vesicles often develop at 11-13 years in females and 12-14 in boys.
- Menopause – Menopause is another life phase that causes flare-ups of psoriasis. The sudden peak of changes in the hormone levels causes the body to produce new skin cells – which leads to psoriasis.
- ChildBirth –Opposite to puberty and menopause, pregnancy has a relieving effect on psoriasis. During pregnancy, the symptoms may go away or get better. However, you may experience a flare-up after the childbirth. Childbirth has the same effect on the body as that of puberty and menopause.