Which cream is best for Psorasis, tried most of them? thanks?
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The use of lye soap worked wonders for my sister's.  She was able to purchase this at a local health and beauty shop
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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!!!!!
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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.
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cortizone shot,is the best, i use this stuff called face mud,it dries it up pretty fast,its like calimine but thicker,comes in a purple tube in the drug store,its in the beauty aid section. they also make an calimine, oatmeal powder u mix with bath water and soak in it.
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There is no cure but here are some things you can do at home to help.\n\nHome Treatment\n\nSkin care at home can help control psoriasis. Skin care and treatment may include using creams or lotions, pills, baths or soaks, and ultraviolet (UV) light. Skin care for psoriasis includes the following:\n\nTake care of your skin and keep it moist and lubricated. \nGently soften and remove psoriasis crusts by putting cream on the crusts and then peeling the loose crusts off. Removing crusts may help creams and lotions to be absorbed in the skin. However, this should be done very carefully so that the skin is not irritated. \nFollow instructions for skin products and prescribed medications. It may take a period of trial and error until you know which skin products or procedures work best for you. For mild symptoms of psoriasis, various nonprescription medications, such as aloe vera, may be soothing. \nFollow your schedule for sunlight or ultraviolet light treatments. \nSeek information or counseling from your doctor. Psoriasis day care centers may be available in limited locations. To find a center near you, ask your doctor or contact the National Psoriasis Foundation at http://www.psoriasis.org.
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If your baby's eczema is the dry type, I would recommend you try Aqueous Cream from Boots the Chemist, or any other big pharmacy.  It is a simple emollient, without any lanolin or steroid, and can be used as a "soap" as well as a moisturiser.  It's kept body and soul together for me for years and I could not get by without it.  Expect to pay about £2.90 for a 500g tub, so it's really good value as well.
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I can heartily recommend 'Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare' products for those with Eczema. I use lots of her range and find it doesn't aggravate my skin. Made using natural products, and essential oils, most of the range is fairly chemical free. Two products well worth looking out for are 'Cleanse and Polish' for the face, and 'Orange Flower Body Wash' for the body. Check out the website as the products are not sold in many high street stores
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I know you said excluding toothpaste, but have you tried the new Luminous?  I was in the same boat, and it was suggested to me, and I am very happy with the results!\n\nSorry!
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It sounds like psoriasis....have him use cetaphyl heavy cream or cetaphyl lotion on it. Also have him use the cetaphyl cleanser on those areas also instead of regular soap. Regular soap will make it worse. If that does'nt help after a couple of weeks he should go to a dermatologist.
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I can't stress this enough- DERMOTALOGIST (SP)!!\n\nBefore visiting one, I had tried every acne medicine known to man and nothing worked. However, my doctor found the ABSOLUTE best, unheard of brand. You really should see one, looking at your type of skin alone they can determine what works best for you. \n\nbut if you're looking for a quick fix- Noxzema (sp) isn't bad at all!
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My son had it on his head. The doctor gave us this prescription for this stuff made mainly out of peanut oil.  We rubbed it on his head and he wore a plastic cap to bed. In the morning we washed it out and combed his hair & all the psoriasis just literally peeled off his scalp.  We had to do it a few times when it got bad.  He also had to use a prescription called "Dovonex" (not sure if I spelled that correctly"\nI do know too that if you arent wanting to go to a doctor you could try Scalpicin. It makes your head not itch. Also using Nuetrogenia shampoo.
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I used to suffer with sebborich dermatitus. I went to the dermatologists, etc. It is similiar to psoriasis. I suffered worse during winter months, summer time when I was outdoors and enjoyed the sun, I had less issues. I did not respond well to treatments offered via prescription. I did find a vaulable use with Aveenoo lotion. Its oatmeal formula offered a big relief. It is non greasy and offers very good relief fromthe flaking, etc. Hope this helps!
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I would only suggest 10 minutes a day in the morning or evening sun.  A sunburn will only make your problem worse.  Overexposure to the sun is not a good idea.\n\nYou should look into some dietary changes to help control your eczema.  It's usually an underlying deficiency and can be corrected with herbal or supplements.  I don't think the steroid creams they give you are such a great idea.  \n\nNatural Treatments for Eczema\n\nThe use of soap can dry and irritate the skin. Conventional treatments for adults include antihistamines, ultraviolet radiation, psoralen, and corticosteroid creams and ointments. Oral corticosteroids are sometimes used as a last resort.\n\nDiet\nSome clinicians have reported improvement when patients avoid foods they are sensitive to, such as wheat, cow's milk, shellfish, oranges, peanuts, food preservatives, and corn. Flaxseed oil is a good source of essential fats, which help to decrease inflammation. One tablespoon per day is a typical dose. \n\nNutritional Supplements, Herbs, and Vitamins\nGLA (gamma linolenic acid) is an omega-6 essential fatty acid found in high quantities in evening primrose oil. It has been shown to improve the symptoms of eczema, and is widely used in Europe for eczema. A typical dose is 2 to 4 g per day, taken with food. Results can take up to six months to develop.\n\nZinc - Zinc supplements are said to be effective for eczema. Doses should not exceed 30 mg per day, because too much zinc can cause a copper deficiency.\n\nSkin and lymph cleansing herbs - yellow dock, burdock, cleavers, nettle, and red clover are all herbs that can help "drain" the skin and clear skin rashes. Yellow dock in particular is an excellent herb for chronic skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. \n\nThis is a simple tea recipe using dry herbs that can be found in a health food store: \n\nburdock root, 1 part\n\nred clover, 1 part\n\nyellow dock, 1 part\n\nMix these dry herbs together. Add 1 teaspoon of this mixture to 1 cup of hot water.\n\nTopical Applications\nZinc oxide - Applying zinc oxide to unbroken skin can help relieve the itchiness of eczema.\n\nEvening primrose oil - The oil applied to cracked and sore skin can help to promote healing. \n\nVitamin B12 - Some clinicians believe that eczema tends to occur in people with vitamin B12 deficiency. \n\nChickweed, Chamomile, Calendula, St. John's Wort, and Goldenseal can be applied topically to the skin to promore healing of cracked, painful, or dry skin. Many companies make topical ointments using these hers, particularly formulated with eczema in mind.
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black and white cream, my great grand mother used it my grandmother, my mother and so on. try the maxy's stores. it's about $2. It's a small round container.
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Phenergan,or Piriton Ilive in UK but think you can get these in USA yes benadryl is good and calamine lotion on spots
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I have had psoriasis since I was eighteen, and tried and tested more or less every over-the-counter remedy - only to find it to be fool's gold - so to speak. Expensive and not ailing a bit. Due to the aggressiveness of my psoriasis, the standars therapy-regimes (PUVA, cortisone-, coal tar- and calcipotriole-treatments+++) in hospitals eventually proved themselves insufficient. After a serious outbreak last year, including face, soles of feet, and hands - which rendered me no longer just esthetically handicapped, but physically as well, I was prescribed Fumaric Acid by my dermatologist. Within a month, the itching had subsided; after two months no more plaques began forming, and the once present stopped flaking. Finally, after three months I was psoriasis free. I have been taking Fumaric Acid (approx. 360 mg per day - effective dosage differs from person to person though) for almost a year now, and I am very pleased with the results. The medication -according to my dermatologist and research-reports - do not cause any serious organ-damage, compared to many other systemic psoriasis-treatments. Yet, as it decreases the activity of the immune-system, I have to undertake blood-tests once a month to monitor the white blood-cell count. \nAlbeit it was a hassle to remember to follow the strict medication-regime (you start out with a very low daily dosage (20 mg a day), then increase the amount over time to a maximum of 720 mg a day, before reducing to the lowest effective dosage to uphold a psoriasis-free state), it was - at least in my case - worth it. After twelve years of looking like a scabby dog, always having to dress up to cover a psoriasis-full body, let alone the social alienation due to ignorance from others, I am now going for a holiday for the first time - in a bikini. \n\nGood luck, and may you find something that actually helps.
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If you have tried all the usual ones, which you seemed to have done, try Sebamed. It is a thick yellow special treatment that you leave on for a few minutes and works wonders. The pharmacy can order it in for you