Psoriasis and swelling

[Fred]

Yes, that's my problem at the minute, my lower legs itch something terrible! I itch then a lot during the day, I'm trying to stop but sometimes it's hard.

It's difficult to stop and can actually be satisfying or even pleasurable to do, but it's not good for psoriasis and you have to tell yourself that each Scratch/Itch will make it worse.

Things you could try.

#1 Very short nails.
#2 Gloves when you don't need to use your hands.
#3 Ice to sooth the itch.
#4 Reduce the time you scratch. For example 1 minute scratching and then tell yourself you can not do it again for 1 hour, aim to reduce the time of the scratching and the time between the allowed time for a scratch.

It is very hard to stop, but keep telling yourself "You are making it worse"

[mataribot]

By definition, plaque psoriasis causes swelling - similar to raised bumbs. If you have large scale swelling in your extremities it might be something else.