Medication Treatment

Treatment for psoriasis has advanced significantly. More people now have cleaner skin thanks to new treatments. However, psoriasis affects everyone differently. What benefits one person does not always benefit another. You might have skin clearing from a certain drug for a period before it stops working. You could find the side effects of some irritating.

Finding what works best for you can take time and experimentation, according to people with psoriasis. Medication, a change in lifestyle, or natural therapies might be involved. It could also entail changing one’s perspective to become less stressed, seek out assistance, and be more accepting of oneself.

Remove Psoriasis Patches

The most prevalent and unpleasant symptom of psoriasis is thick, agitated skin patches. They frequently have white or silvery scales covering them. You could get rid of these flakes. Medication, ointments and skin cream function better after the dead skin has been removed. It can also feel you better about your appearance. But in order to prevent discomfort, infection, and bleeding, you must do it safely.

Exfoliating Acid 

Products containing these acids work on the skin by loosening the links between skin cells. As a result, scales become softer and fall off of the outer layer. These acids are available in creams, lotions, gels, ointments, foams, and shampoos. They can be purchased over the counter (OTC) or with a prescription at larger doses.

Among those used to treat psoriasis

• Salicylic acid
• Alpha-hydroxy acids
• Urea

Coal Tar

For more than a century, this unpleasant, viscous substance has been used to cure psoriasis. It also helps you to shed the top layer of dead skin, just like exfoliating acids do. Coal tar can also lessen psoriasis-related irritation and inflammation. It is available in many different forms, including soaps, creams, and lotions.

Retain Moisture

Dots of blood may appear as you remove dry scales. It is referred to as pinpoint bleeding. In order to avoid it, you should moisten the dead skin before removing it. Use thick oil or ointment, such as vitamin E. Cover it after that for a couple of hours or overnight. Once the skin is loosened, gently remove the scale with tweezers or a clean fingernail. It should be simple to remove. Avoid pushing it. Blood can bleed and hurt when there is too much pressure.

Soak in the Tub

Dead skin is made easier to remove by being softened and loosened by water. Spend 15 minutes relaxing in the tub. Keep the water at a lukewarm temperature because the hot weather is drying. The high magnesium content in the Dead Sea and Epsom salts aids in gently removing dead skin cells and reducing psoriasis-related redness. Avoid using perfumed or tough soaps since they might deplete the skin’s natural oils.

Apply oil to the Scalp

Scales appear on the scalp in about half of psoriasis sufferers. Coconut, olive, or peanut oil can be used to soften thick scales on your forehead, hairline, behind your ears, or on the back of your neck. Apply a small amount to your scalp, cover your head with a shower cap at night, and shampoo the next day. For two or three nights, repeat. It should get softer and wash off the dead skin.

To remove the softened scale, use a comb. Holding it nearly flat, move it slowly in a circular motion. Avoid rubbing your scalp.

Use a shampoo with Salicylic Acid

This product, which is sold both over the counter and with a prescription, aids in the removal of scales. The shampoo may need to stay on the scalp for around five minutes. Apply as instructed on the label. Salicylic acid may cause transient hair loss in certain people.

After using one, use a typical shampoo. This will ensure that any strange “medicine” odour is eliminated and make styling your hair simpler.