(WYTV) Your dentist has no doubt told you to keep your gums healthy. Now were learning the bacteria in your mouth could contribute to a common skin condition psoriasis.<\/p>\n
More than 8 million Americans suffer from psoriasis. The cause remains largely a mystery but a key to improving your skin may begin with your mouth.<\/p>\n
Doctors at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center asked patients about their oral hygiene and found a link between poor gum health and more severe psoriasis.<\/p>\n
We know that patients who have poor gum health, periodontitis, have a higher prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in the first place, said Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger, a dermatologist.<\/p>\n
Want to deal with your psoriasis? Brush and floss, maintain a healthy weight, avoid alcohol and smoking, and get plenty of fruit in your diet.<\/p>\n
Ohio State is collecting data on this, trying to reach psoriasis patients around the country to ask them about their dental health, diets and lifestyles.<\/p>\n
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