I have psoriasis and am using dovonex and halobetasol ointments. But I was wondering if there are other option
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You should go on webmd.com or wikipedia.com and look up psoriasis. They might have some information on other options.
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Don't use anything with steriods these will thin your skin\n\nYou can get aqueous cream from any chemist which will help
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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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I wasn't using steroids but did have rosecea. I applied some creme that was an rx from the doc. I ran out and started using Vaseline Intensive Care Light moisturizing lotion with aloe and cucumber and it cleared it up. You can try that instead of an rx. I get the lotion at Wal-Mart. I was impressed that it would serve such a purpose but it's alot cheaper and safer than a rx. Good Luck though!
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I used to have incredibly bad eczema on the palms of my hands. I never used Elidel or any other prescription medicine. I did have some success using MSM cream topically, and if it does come back I'd suggest giving it a try. I buy it at my local co-op grocery, but you could either try health-food/natural pharmacy type places, or else find it on line. The brand I used, which I thought was the best, was Source Naturals.\n\nBut there's a happy ending: after struggling with it for nearly 20 years, all of a sudden it just cleared up--completely! And there has been no trace of it for about 7 years now. I have no idea why it suddenly got better; I wasn't doing anything differently. But if it happened to me, it could happen for you.\n\nBest of luck. Believe me, I know what a life-disrupting condition this can be.
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It ound like you my have Xzema. Got to the doctor ask for a cream called elcon ontiment. Make sure it the ontiment if too strong mix with regular vaseline. But before you do this try oat meal bath for senstive skin and there lotion for a week. if it don't work try the ontiment
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GET A SHAMPOO THAT HAS "TEA-TREE OIL" IN IT. OVER THE COUNTER IS GOOD, UNLESS YOU HAVE SEVERE PSORIASIS. THEN YOU SHOULD GET IT IN CONCENTRATED FORM,  FROM A SALON, "SALLY'S", OR OTHER DISCOUNTED BEAUTY STORE. "TEA-TREE OIL" CAN BE USED ANYWHERE ON YOUR BODY THAT YOU HAVE PSORIASIS, NOT JUST YOUR HAIR. IT'S ALL NATURAL WITH NO SIDE EFFECTS. AND IT HAS A SOMEWHAT MINTY SCENT THAT TINGLES WHEN YOU USE IT. IT'S SAFE ENOUGH TO USE EVERYDAY, BUT IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT IT WORKS GREAT. (YIKES- THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN\nADVERTISEMENT, SORRY ABOUT THAT.)  YOU'LL NOTICE\nA DIFFERENCE AFTER THE FIRST USE. AND IN ABOUT A\nWEEK YOU'LL REALLY BE ABLE TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE.\nKEY TO PSORIASIS IS OILY HAIR AND/ OR SKIN. SO MAKE \nSURE YOU WASH REGULAR TO (BECAUSE OF SWEATING),\nAND YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY TALCUM POWDER ON YOUR BODY TO ABSORB EXCESSIVE OILS. ALSO, USE OIL FREE TOILETRY'S AND PRODUCTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. OH I ALMOST FORGOT. YOU CAN BUY "TEA-TREE OIL" BODY SOAP TOO. ONE MORE THING.....IF YOU USE THE CONCENTRATED FORM, YOU ONLY NEED A LITTLE. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY. PLUS, DON'T THINK IT'S NOT WORKING WHEN IT DOESN'T LATHER LIKE REGULAR SHAMPOO. TRUST ME, IT'S WORKING. GOOD LUCK!!
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could be eczema or psoriasis.  Consult a dermatologist.
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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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Yes I found this...\nEssential fatty acids are well known to improve many skin disorders, including dry, itchy, inflamed skin. These good fats improve the barrier function of the skin and help prevent moisture loss. Fish oil supplementation is especially effective in the treatment of psoriasis.12,13 Even increasing dietary consumption of oily fish has proven beneficial in combating psoriasis.
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I've had psoriasis on my scalp since I was a baby and my favorite shampoo is Neutrogena T-Gel (but it really reeks). Shampoo with tea tree oil might also help.\n\nI'm currently occasionally using a low-dose topical steroid on my scalp that has helped a bit, but you'll have to get a prescription for that.
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I have not used them for eczema or psoriasis myself but know of others who have. This is what they said worked for them.\n\nMy daughter has eczema.  The products she can use are:  ABC baby wash, ABC body oil (not the skin conditioning oil because of the nut oils), and the Intelligence Body Lotion.  These products do not make her itch or the irritated eczema spots 'burn'.  \n\nI use cleansing gel to wash with and then probably 3-4 times a week I use the Awaken Sea Salt Scrub on my shins and use body lotion.  When I have really bad spots that won't clear up I also use the skin conditioning oil - for those that are allergic to nuts the ABC Baby Oil doesn't contain nuts. \n\n\nI hope this helps!
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It could be either eczema or psoriosoas(cant spell)\n\nGo and see a  dermatologist.(and dont pick!)
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you might try "Aquaphor"-an over the counter ointment made by the makers of Eucerin. I have psorasis on my elbows and this ointment has just about cleared it up. you can find it in the hand lotion dept. at a drugstore. this was recommended also to a friend with psorasis by her dermatogolist.
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Western and some Easterm medicine will only "mask" the symptoms with creams or ointments. If you're interested in ridding yourself of this, you may want to try looking into the product "Threelac". I've provided you with the link below.....Really READ about it first and do the saliva test! \n\nI'm currently on this program for my eczema problems which is a sister illness to psoriasis. Although I've recently sent out a question to this site about my condition, I'm still convinced that the problem lies within my intestines. I'm just curious to see what other people have to say about it....\n\nRegardless.....if you do decide to go with this program....I recommend these folks over any of the others....they are very helpful on the phone with any questions that (YOU WILL HAVE) during your cleanse......\n\nMuch success to you!\n\n:)\nPeace \n\nSource(s):
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There are a number of prescription creams out there.  Get one from your doctor.  Barring that use a lotion that has Aloe and vitamin E.  \nFor Psoriasis on your scalp use T-Gel.  Massage it into the hair and scalp, put on a shower cap, and sleep on it.  \n\nBe careful, self diagnosed psoriasis can sometimes be a fungus instead.  Any treatment for psoriasis on the fungus will make it worse.  Much much worse.\n\nIf it is the fungus, get a anti-fungal cream from your doctor or use Nizoral shampoo.  It clears up much faster than psoriasis.
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There is a product called the Zeno that can be used over and over again with a 90% success rate.  It isn't cheap, but neither are all those lotions and creams.  http://www.myzeno.com/\n\nTRETINOIN (Retin-A) will help quickly, but don't bother with over-the-counter versions, they aren't strong enough and can't be by law.  The proper strength available is by prescription only.