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Can psoriasis cause swollen lymph nodes?
I had a swollen lymph node behind my ear and I dont recall being sick although I don't remember.
But I do have psoriasis, can it cause this?
Hi Albert D
Yes, it can.
Psorias may be connected with Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is connected with the immune system. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system.
It's very important to overall health to make sure you're Vitamin D replete. You make Vitamin D in your skin when it's exposed to UVB light from sunshine. During most of the year in the United States, the sun is not strong enough to produce Vitamin D and supplements are suggested.
Many people who find that their condition gets better when they spend plenty of time in the sun get relief in the winter by going to a tanning salon and using the UVB booth.
Others have found other ways to get UVB treatment at home without prescription such as buying UVB lights meant for reptiles kept as pets. Since your psoriasis is mostly on your hands, that might be a particularly good solution for you.
The Vitamin D Council is a good site to find out more about how much Vitamin D3 to take internally during the parts of the year when you don't get enough sunshine. They will also provide information about how to be properly tested to see whether you're Vitamin D deficient.
The combination of salt water and UVB (simulated beach!) seems to work especially well for some. Regular cooking salt as well as epsom salts can both be effective when dissolved in a tub full of water.
Finally, while researching gallbladder and liver problems I came across studies which found that taking bile salts to aid digestion can help psoriasis. That would make sense from the standpoint that a diseased or sluggish liver can often manifest itself in various skin conditions.
I hope that helps some!
Good luck!
