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      Harvard Health Publishing: "A Deeper Look at Psoriasis"
    
      JAMA Dermatology: "The Association Between Physical Activity and the Risk of Incident Psoriasis"
    
      AAD: "Dermatologists' Top Tips for Relieving Dry Skin"
    
      National Psoriasis Foundation: "Must-Have Lotions"
    
      National Psoriasis Foundation: "Seal of Recognition"
    
      Cureus: "Effects of Weight Loss on Psoriasis: A Review of Clinical Trials"

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.

Keep your skin moisturized throughout the day to help prevent a post-workout psoriasis flare-up.

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      Harvard Health Publishing: "A Deeper Look at Psoriasis"
    
      JAMA Dermatology: "The Association Between Physical Activity and the Risk of Incident Psoriasis"
    
      AAD: "Dermatologists' Top Tips for Relieving Dry Skin"
    
      National Psoriasis Foundation: "Must-Have Lotions"
    
      National Psoriasis Foundation: "Seal of Recognition"
    
      Cureus: "Effects of Weight Loss on Psoriasis: A Review of Clinical Trials"