Consult with a doctor before self treating psoriasis. Contact your doctor if you self treat psoriasis for more than 7 days without resolution.
The following can help treat Psoriasis:
Remove flakes and scales by rubbing gently with a soft cloth.
Consider bathing with lubricating bath products such as Aveeno Soothing Bath treatment. Apply moisturizing creams or lotions within 3 minutes of exiting the bath or shower. Moisturizing products also can be used throughout the day.
Hydrocortisone cream is applied 2-3 times per day for 2 weeks if the skin is bright red or itchy. It is important to avoid triggers in the treatment of psoriasis. Psoriasis can be triggered by stress, obesity, light, chemical injury, alcohol and tobacco smoke.
Products:
Cetaphil Fragrance Free Moisturizing Cream
Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Cortizone-10 Max Strength Cortizone-10 Crme
Complementary Products:
Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment