3. Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis
Psoriasis is one nasty condition to have. In normal bodies, the skin cells will grow at a regular pace and then shed off once their services are no longer required. In the case of patients with psoriasis, the skin cells multiply far too fast and the shedding process isn’t able to keep up with the excessive rate of production. Since there are too many cells, they begin to build up.
This buildup of excess cells eventually manifests into scaly red patches that are very unsightly. A third of the patients who have psoriasis will also develop other symptoms such as stiffness, swelling, and joint pain. When the psoriasis is accompanied by the aforementioned symptoms, it is referred to as psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis is a good metaphor for most things that require moderation. Whether it’s liquor, vitamins, or even skin, we have to remember that too much of anything can be bad for you. In fact, even drinking too much water in one sitting can kill you, and the same rule of excess holds true for those who have psoriasis.