Psoriasis: Skin care

What does skin care for psoriasis involve?

Skin care for psoriasis includes protecting your skin, keeping it moist, and using prescribed medicines.

• Protect your skin by avoiding harsh skin products, skin injury, and cold climates.
• Keep your skin moist by using moisturizing creams, ointments, and lotions; taking baths or soaks once a day; or applying creams or lotions and then wrapping the area.
• Use prescribed medicines by preparing your skin for topical medicines and by following the instructions for skin products and medicines prescribed for you.

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Author:	Maria Essig	Last Updated: December 26, 2009
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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