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Psoriasis (cont.)

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Psoriasis Treatment

Self-Care at Home

  • Exposure to sunlight helps many people with psoriasis.
  • Keeping the skin soft and moist is helpful. Apply heavy moisturizers after bathing.
  • Do not use irritating cosmetics or soaps.
  • Avoid scratching or itching that can cause bleeding or excessive irritation.
  • Soaking in bath water with oil added and using moisturizers may help. Bath soaks with coal tar or other agents that remove scales and reduce the plaque may also help.
  • Cortisone creams can reduce the itching of mild psoriasis and are available without a prescription.
  • Some people use an ultraviolet B unit at home under a doctor's supervision. A dermatologist may prescribe the unit and instruct the patient on home use, especially if it is difficult for the patient to get to the doctor's office for phototherapy treatment.

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