Psoriasis: Skin care
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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 medications and by following the instructions for skin products and medicines prescribed for you.
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Last Updated:
December 10, 2007- Author:
- Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
- Medical Review:
- Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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