I have mild lesions on back of my hand. I apply moisturizing cream in the morning which goes off partially after washing. After that, I usually cover with lipbalm chapstick which are very handy to carry in your pockets. This works well until I return home to apply my regular moisturizer. Read more »

I’m 16, and I’ve had psoriasis for 13 years. A couple of summers ago, my psoriasis got so bad I could barely walk. My dermatologist recommended that I do phototherapy. After a few months of doing this, it cleared my skin some, but made my skin very dry. I went to see my regular doctor,... Read more »

I have fairly mild inverse psoriasis which covers 5 percent of my body. My daily regimen is to wash those areas with a clean and separate wash cloth using fragrance-free Aveeno Skin Relief Body wash. After drying off, I apply a moderate amount of Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing lotion with Oat Essence for itch relief... Read more »

I am 32 and have mild plaque psoriasis on my knees and my right foot. I have cut out spicy food and Diet Coke from my diet and can see significant changes. I still smoke 5 cigarettes a day but hope to quit very soon. I cannot use Dovonex as it irritates my skin-so I... Read more »

I recently had a baby and my psoriasis is spreading like crazy and has returned to my scalp. I tried T-gel which helped with the flakes but my head itched more than ever. I came across a product by Dermarest called Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer. It has 2% salicylic acid with natural extracts and essential oils.... Read more »

Burt’s Bees Honey & Shea Butter Body Butter – This amazing moisturizer helps keep my ankles from splitting and bleeding when I move. Read more »

I’m 22 years old and I’ve had psoriasis since I was 15. I’ve tried it all, and the only thing that really works for me is sunbathing for 1 hour (in the morning) everyday in summer. In winter I only use moisturizer (Nivea Body Lotion) and it helps more than anything else. I’ve also been... Read more »

What I’ve found is the BEST for my feet is to keep plastic bags covering them 24/7. I buy the food storage bags with ties. So here’s my procedure: at night, I put vaseline or babyoil on my feet, or zinc oxide with the baby oil, then put on a bag, then lightweight bed-time socks,... Read more »

I find that adding tumeric to my diet helps keep psoriasis outbreaks down to a minimum. First check with your doctor before consuming it because of its properties. I find that applying Avon’s Moisture Therapy Intensive Hand Cream regularly to the affected areas also helps to heal psoriasis. Read more »

I have had to stop taking Enbrel due to some allergies and a subsequent sinus infections. However, I have been using pure organic coconut oil (you can find it with the cooking oils in the grocery store) as a moisturizer morning and night. For me, it is by far the best moisturizer I have ever... Read more »