Psoriasis Treatments: Keeping Moist

Psoriasis Treatments: Keeping Moist

Psoriasis is a condition of the skin. It flares up in the form of scaly red dry patches causing unsightly patches and much discomfort. Some with psoriasis become very self conscious about their appearance. Some will not even leave their homes without being sufficiently covered.

Fortunately, there are some treatments for this condition. For any psoriasis sufferer, the first port of call should be your doctor. However, never be afraid to ask your doctor about home remedies that can help your condition. One such home remedy is keeping the skin moist.

Keeping the skin moist can be done in a variety of ways. Soaking the skin is a very effective way. By taking warm baths, soaking and swimming, you’re helping to re-hydrate the skin. This can also help to remove some of the dry, hard scaly skin that can develop.
Soaking helps the skin stay moist as well as reduces the itching. The scaly skin, which can act as a barrier to many creams and medications can be removed more easily. If your don’t wish to soak or don’t have the time, applying cool wet compressed to the areas can also help.

It is important to remember that if you soak frequently, you should apply some moisturizer straight after. Soaking can remove some of the skins natural oils. Doing this too often without re-moisturizing the skin can actually make the problem worse. Make sure, at least within 3 minutes of your soak, you apply a moisturizer with heavy emollient. This will replace what was lost by the soak and help your skin stay moisturized.

If you are a psoriasis sufferer, you may want to invest in a humidifier. Keeping moisture in the air may help reduce your psoriasis symptoms. We all hear of the benefits of dry heat but in the case of a psoriasis sufferer, the opposite is true. Dry heat and dry air equals dry skin. This can inflame the skin and make the condition worse.

Psoriasis can be an irritating and painful disease. It can create unsightly patches of skin and leave the sufferer self conscious of their appearance. Treating psoriasis can require medical attention; however there are several home treatments that deserve a try. Keeping the skin moist, with regular soaks and moisturizers can help minimize the symptoms and improve skin quality.