Psoriasis flare ups are uncomfortable as well as embarrassing.
Your psoriasis should not control your life; take control of the situation.
There are lots of choices in psoriasis relief, picking the right psoriasis topical treatment isn't always easy.
There are two active ingredients usually found in over the counter creams; salicylic acid being the first, and coal tar and/or pine tar, combined together, the second.
FDA approval was granted for both of these ingredients in the fight against psoriasis.
How do salicylic acid and coal tar work? Lets look at them individually.
Coal tar is created from wood and coal.
These key ingredients are essential in making this topical treatment.
Coal tar works to repair your skin by the reduction of skin cell growth as well as restoring skin's appearance.
This remedy is also good for reducing inflammation and the irritating itching associated with psoriasis.
Psoriasis comes in different levels of severity and coal tar comes in varying concentration levels to match.
Dry, irritated skin, can be caused by utilizing this tar treatment.
Prior to widespread whole body treatment, test the product on a portion of your psoriasis for side effects.
Provided that you do not have a reaction at the test location, coal tar can be used.
Remember.
this remedy stains clothing and can discolor gray and white hair.
Sun block is essential as coal tar ups the chances of sun burn.
After application, coal tar will continue working and remain on your skin for a twenty-four hour minimum.
Extended use of this medicine should only be done under the close supervision of your doctor.
Using coal tar for long periods of time may cause cancer.
Topical treatments vary, another in the fight to cure psoriasis includes a long utilized ingredient; Salicylic acid aids in the removal of those scaly skin patches.
To increase usability, salicylic acid is in gels, lotions, soap, and shampoo.
Salicylic acid is often used in conjunction with other treatments to better reach difficult to treat lesions.
Moisturizer / lotions are often used as a psoriasis topical treatment.
A variety of ingredients can be found in these products to help repair your skin.
Psoriasis patches can dry up faster with the help of these products, reducing irritation and slowing cell growth.
If you have no relief after seven days of use, contact your doctor for further instructions.
Moderate to severe case of psoriasis may require a prescription from your doctor to successfully treat.