Heavy alcohol consumption can cause psoriasis - study

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Psoriasis and some other skin problems are linked to alcohol intake mainly because of the damage alcohol cause to several body organs. There is solid evidence that alcohol can increase the risk of developing psoriasis or make the condition significantly worse.

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease which affects approximately two percent of the population in the US. Genetics, infection, trauma, environment or social behavior can contribute to its onset.

Experts suggest that excessive alcohol drinking aggravates psoriasis symptoms. This is particularly important for many people who think that by drinking alcohol they can calm their tense nerves down or get rid of anxiety and stress probably caused by psoriasis, reports Psoriasis.org.

In fact, many of the side effects and dangers of drinking and smoking have not fully come to knowledge which is why to consider alcohol harmful only for what is famous now can be insufficient.

While there is no research-based clear link between psoriasis and alcohol but there is evidence that shows alcohol consuming population have larger chances of developing psoriasis than the rest of the people.

However, the scientific reason for alcohol being responsible for psoriasis onset is that alcohol has the tendency to increase the cell cycle activators and production of inflammatory cytokines. This leads to the fast and excessive regeneration of skin cells, says National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

A study of 82,869 women for 14 years showed that those who take 2-3 alcoholic beverages in a week are more vulnerable to suffer from psoriasis.

There is no difference between light beer and non-light beer in this regard.

The same study also found out men who consume above 100 grams of alcohol everyday are more likely to have an onset of psoriasis or experience worsening of the disease symptoms, maintains Medical News Today.

The findings of the study include psoriasis appearing on the fingers and back of the hands of people who consume a large amount of alcohol.

Another strong reason that explains how alcohol contributes to the onset of psoriasis or an increase in its symptoms is that alcohol consumption causes vitamin B, E and deficiency and dehydration. Sufficient vitamins and good hydration are vital for healthy skin.

Psoriasis patients suffer more in their skin when the skin hydrates or vitamin supply decreases.

Alcohol has a detrimental effect on major body organs like the liver. Liver weakness leads to poor immune system. As a result, the body becomes weak to cope with health problems.

There is no evidence that any alcohol is good or harmless for psoriasis patients.

The effects of alcohol assumption can differ from one person to another because of the body weight, mass, gender, social and eating habits, and so forth. Some people face more trouble from alcohol consumption than others

A view of the history of many psoriasis patients shows that majority of them have a habit of heavy alcohol consumption. The extra strain on liver caused by alcohol is a strong reason for psoriasis onset.