I have Psoraisis on my face. Is there treatment especially for the face that won't irritate my skin?
337878
No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. Your doctor will look at what kind of psoriasis you have and recommend the treatment regimen that is best for you. \nFor localized disease, recent data support the combined use of topical corticosteroids with a noncorticosteroid agent (topical calcipotriene or tazarotene). For generalized disease, UVB phototherapy is an effective treatment that permits both rapid control and long-term maintenance. Use of low doses of acitretin (25mg qd or qod) potentiates both UVB and PUVA therapy. For patients unresponsive to phototherapy or who are not able to come on a regular basis, methotrexate is an effective alternative. Cyclosporine is useful, especially for short-term use in settings of acute exacerbation, but should be replaced by other modalities for long-term maintenance. Other agents that have a place in treatment of generalized psoriasis include hydroxyurea and mycophenolate mofetil.
480147
apply benzyl peroxide gel and \nwash ur face with Aloevera soap 4 times to 6 times a day\nu will get rid of it\nalso avoid high oil content foods and fried items and also non vegeterian food items go with lots of fruits and vegetables and lots of water \ncarrots and ornage colored fruits are more helpful\ntry them out u will find good results in a week
201371
Home Remedies for Psoriasis\nPsoriasis treatment using Cabbage Leaves\nCabbage leaves have been successfully used in the form of compresses in the treatment of psoriasis. The thickest and greenest outer leaves are most effective for use as compresses. They should be thoroughly washed in warm water and dried with a towel. The leaves should be flattened, softened and smoothed out by rolling them with a rolling pin after removing the thick veins. They should he warmed and then applied smoothly to the affected part in an overlapping manner. A pad of soft woollen cloth should be put over them. The whole compress should then be secured with an elastic bandage \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Bitter Gourd\nBitter gourd is a valuable remedy for psoriasis. A cup of fresh juice of this vegetable, mixed with a teaspoon of lime juice, should be taken sip by sip, on an empty stomach daily for four to six months \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Avocado Oil\nThe oil of avocado has been found beneficial in the treatment of this disease. It should be applied gently to the affected parts \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Cashewnut Oil\nThe oil extracted from the outer shell of the cashewnut is acrid and rubefacient. It can be applied beneficially on the affected area \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Buttermilk\nThe use of curd in the form of buttermilk has proved useful in psoriasis and the patient should drink it in liberal quantities. The application of buttermilk compresses over the affected parts will also be useful in treating this condition \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Vitamin E\nVitamin E therapy has been found effective in the treatment of psoriasis. The patient should take this vitamin in therapeutic doses of 400 mg a day. It will help reduce itching and scab formation \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Lecithin\nLecithin is also considered a remarkable remedy for psoriasis. The patient may take six to nine lecithin capsules a day-two or three capsules before or after each meal. If taken in the form of granules, four tablespoonfuls may be taken daily for two months. The dosage may be reduced thereafter to two tablespoons \n\n\nPsoriasis Diet\nCarrots, beets,cucumbers and grapes juices\nSince psoriasis is a metabolic disease, a cleansing juice fast for a week is always desirable at the beginning of the treatment. Carrots, beets, cucumbers, and grapes may be used for juices \n\nWell-balanced diet made of raw seeds, nuts etc\nAfter the juice fast, the patient should adopt a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Emphasis should be placed on raw seeds and nuts, especially sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and plenty of organically grown raw vegetables and fruits.When there is a substantial improvement, goat's milk, yoghurt, and home-made cottage cheese may be added to the diet. The juice fast may be repeated after a month or so \n\nAvoid animal fats, refined or processed foods\nAll animal fats, including milk, butter, eggs; refined or processed foods; foods containing hydrogenated fats or white sugar; all condiments; and tea and coffee should be avoided. When there is a substantial improvement, goat's milk, yoghurt, and home-made cottage cheese may be added to the diet. The juice fast may be repeated after a month or so \n\n\nOther Psoriasis treatments\nWarm-water enema and Sea-water baths\nDuring the initial juice fast, a warm-water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels. Regular sea-water baths and application of sea water externally over the affected parts once a day are beneficial \n\nFrequent bath and soap should be avoided\nFrequent baths should be avoided. Soap should not be used \n\nHot Epsom salts bath\nHot Epsom salts baths also prove valuable in psoriasis. After an Epsom salts bath, a little olive oil may be applied. The skin should be kept absolutely clean by dry friction or daily sponging
443702
Hi there,\n\nWell one thing is for sure... Psoriasis will NEVER go away. Once you have it, it can go away for a little while or get less, but there is no cure for it.\n\nBut there's good news as well: take a bath and add some seasalt from the Dead Sea, you probably can get it at the local chemist. It helps a lot for me. Then I've got a preparation from my doctor to put on it, but I only use it if necessary. It is based on woolfat... so the skin can't dry out. That's very important.\n\nI know a lot of people with psoriasis... and they all use different products and methods to keep it under control. I guess you'll have to find you own. Good luck and I hoped this helped.
663366
there is no cure just treatment ...Many treatments exist such as cortisone, steroids, but a doctor must prescribe them. A very effective over-the-counter solution is coal tar, which has been used for more than 100 years to treat psoriasis
45428
The condition is called keratosis pilaris. A dermatologist may be able to prescribe some sort of cream to treat them, but what works for me is just to exfoliate in the shower about twice a week. I use a loofah or Buf-Puf and an exfoliating scrub (the one I like best is St. Ives, but there are lots of them on the market). It works almost immediately, and I can go for months afterwards with no bumps. If they come back, I just exfoliate again.
95661
Depends on what's causing it.  You might try topical and oral evening primrose oil.  EPO is rich in the essential fatty acids that your skin needs for proper health.  And, obviously, avoid things that further irritate your skin.  \n\nYou might also check into an anti-inflammatory diet.
5687
1. Don't try the "light therapy" some derms will recommend.\n2. As soon as you get out of a bath/shower, don't dry off completely and put  lotion on like Eucerin or Cetaphil. You need to mosturize ASAP after your skin is wet.\n3. If you can, get into the ocean at a beach with salt water it will give you clear skin for about a week. And be incredibly soft!\n4. Be careful how much steroid lotion u use, it can dry it out more.\n5. Try taking vitamins to help your skin.\n6. Unfortnately, this will be life long issue that will get better/worse on/off. \nI feel your pain!!!!!
261544
I suffer from the problem also.  I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed elidel first which worked well for 3 months until my system became immune to it I've also tried pandel my system also became immune to it. the best thing I've found yet is St. Ives Apricot Scrub and a light moisturizer like cocoa butter
760831
It's going to be completely dependent upon your body's chemistry. Proactiv helped, but didn't clear me up either, so I know what you're going through. Have you tried using masks before? There are tons of different type, from fruit enzymes to muds, etc. You could go to a dermatologist or try asking your regular doctor for prescription medication - don't be discouraged if that doesn't work, either. Just let them know and they'll try another type. There will be something out there that will work for you!
404280
Specialist dermatologists generally treat psoriasis in steps based on the severity of the disease, size of the areas involved, type of psoriasis, and the patient's response to initial treatments. This is sometimes called the "1-2-3" approach. In step 1, medicines are applied to the skin (topical treatment). Step 2 uses ultraviolet light treatments (phototherapy). Step 3 involves taking medicines by mouth or injection that treat the whole immune system (called systemic therapy).\n\nOver time, affected skin can become resistant to treatment, especially when topical corticosteroids are used. Also, a treatment that works very well in one person may have little effect in another. Thus, doctors often use a trial-and-error approach to find a treatment that works, and they may switch treatments periodically (for example, every 12 to 24 months) if a treatment does not work or if adverse reactions occur.\nTreatments applied directly to the skin may improve its condition. Doctors find that some patients respond well to ointment or cream forms of corticosteroids, vitamin D3, retinoids, coal tar, or anthralin. Bath solutions and moisturizers may be soothing, but they are seldom strong enough to improve the condition of the skin. Therefore, they usually are combined with stronger remedies.\n\nBath solutions\nPeople with psoriasis may find that adding oil when bathing, then applying a moisturizer, soothes their skin. Also, individuals can remove scales and reduce itching by soaking for 15 minutes in water containing a coal tar solution, oiled oatmeal, Epsom salts, or Dead Sea salts.\n\nMoisturizers\nWhen applied regularly over a long period, moisturizers have a soothing effect. Preparations that are thick and greasy usually work best because they seal water in the skin, reducing scaling and itching.\n\nLight therapy\nNatural ultraviolet light from the sun and controlled delivery of artificial ultraviolet light are used in treating psoriasis.\n\nSunlight\nMuch of sunlight is composed of bands of different wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light. When absorbed into the skin, UV light suppresses the process leading to disease, causing activated T cells in the skin to die. This process reduces inflammation and slows the turnover of skin cells that causes scaling. Daily, short, nonburning exposure to sunlight clears or improves psoriasis in many people. Therefore, exposing affected skin to sunlight is one initial treatment for the disease.
784922
You should go to a dermatologist and get something topical to put on it.  You might also want to think of getting a really good skin care routine cleaning your face every morning and night with products that work with your skin.  That will help keep you from having such problems as much.
867507
could be psoriasis. go to a dermatologist and they will tell you how to treat it
737460
See a dermatologist.  There is a fairly new ointment called Protopic, prescription, that is safe enough to use anywhere on the body and it is used for exzema and psoriasis.  You do have to keep using it because these things are not curable yet.
45962
to: dmicott  \n\nanswer yes, see a dermatologist you have to get a diagnosis before gettng any treatment.
754753
don't worry...  do this exactly and it will work for you!!\n1.) wash your hands often and AVOID touching your face with your hands.\n2.)get yourself some Dove white unscented soap bar and some facial creme (i use O'lay) and a bottle of body creme..  (Quench is pretty good stuff).. you can get all this at the grocery store.\n3.) everytime you take a shower, make it a routine that after you shampoo and condition your hair (or if you leave the conditioner in for a while) keep a hair tie handy and pull your hair back into a half pony tail so you can get it outta the way.  take your bar of soap..  (i had a top notch dermo and she always recommended the Dove white soap for the face) get a good lather and gentle rub circles all around your face.. then take a lathered wash cloth and gently rub in circular motions over your face and neck.  \n4.)finish your shower and this is important.. pat dry your face and neck with your towel moving along your skin until dry.\n5.) super important.. now that you've washed your face w/ soap and essentialy stripped the skin of any of it's natural oils, it's time to replace the Ph balance to avoid excessive dryness and or extremely oil skin.  \n6.)whip out the facial cream and gently use your first 2 finger tips to apply the creme to your face.  start at the forehead and make sure that you get all the creme rubbed in until entirely absorbed into the skin.  then work in sections until your entire face and neck has been completely and evenly mosturized.\n7.) you should do the same for the skin on the rest of your body.. keep it nourished and it will look and fee and most importantly be healthy and glowing.  **avoid fried foods as well** good luck!! :)
970173
It sounds like rosacea. The skin on your face is more sensitive than the skin on the rest of your body and it is exposed to more chemicals, sun, extreme temperatures, allergens and stress. The ointment you are applying to your face might be aggravating the redness, but natural things like spicy foods, your face blushing/flushing or exercise can irritate it too.  It is common in fair skinned people and often hereditary.\n\nA dermatologist can give you some meds to treat the redness. If you're buying acne medicine off the shelf, there's even a chance that the acne you're experiencing isn't acne but papules (or symptoms of the rosacea). Either way, the dermatologist will give you calming and healing lotions/ointments that wont irritate your skin.  Often they recommend lotions that are blue in color because the blue takes the reddish edge off your complexion.\n\nGood luck!