Before you can take steps to beat psoriasis, you first need to figure out what is causing the problem in the first place. Psoriasis can be caused by many different factors or a number of factors all mixed together. There is no one size fits all cause of psoriasis, each person is different and is affected differently.

The most common factor is genetic disposition. Take a look at your family tree and see if there are any reported cases of psoriasis, if so that may be where your psoriasis came from.

Another symptom can be a calcium deficiency. If your body is not getting enough calcium it can actually bring on symptoms of psoriasis. This problem is easily solved by increasing your intake of calcium through more dairy products or calcium supplements. In order for your body to properly process and breakdown the calcium you may need some Vitamin D.

Next, take a look at your stress level. Stress is often times related to the onslaught of psoriasis and can exacerbate the symptoms. Some people are not affected by stress whatsoever, and others say their outbreaks are worse when they are under large amounts of stress.

If stress is an issue, take steps to avoid becoming too stressed. Learn stress management techniques. Take time to relax. Try meditation or other stress relieving activities. Exercise more, even if that means simply taking a brisk walk around the neighborhood. Exercise is shown to boost energy levels and help relieve stress. Talking things out with other people helps release stress as well; keeping things inside and to yourself only adds to the stress.