Does moisture help psoriasis?

Question

I have it on my scalp, and cant get rid of it. I was wondering if putting some conditioner on my scalp would help, or would it make it worse?

Answer 1

I don't think moisture will help - thera are some shampoos which are sometimes effective - Coal Tar or Zinc.
Talk to your Pharmacist and ask for some suggestions.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

It depends on whether it's really psoriasis or actually (more commonly) seborrheic dermatitis - which appears a bit like dandruff. In some people, it's also on the nose, eyebrows, or even the chest.

It's caused by a yeast/fungus that is on everyone's skin, but in some people it overgrows and causes irritation. Salt water, sunshine, and antifungal creams help, but don't cure it permanently.

Try these creams or shampoos. You might need to ask at the pharmacy/drug store for products that contain the active ingredient (e.g. ketoconazole) since the brandnames vary from place to place:
* Nizorale (contains ketoconazole)
* Lamisil (contains terbafine)
* zinc-based shampoos, such as head-and-shoulders
* shampoos with tar in them, such as Polytar or T-Gel

Steroids only calm the skin termporarily - in some cases it makes it worse in the long run.

Answer 5

I had it really bad on my legs years ago and used a product called Tegran and it helped. I don't know if it is still on the market. I had it from 6 months of age till I had my first child at age 18. I am now 55 and it has never come back. So I am thinking it is a hormone thing of some type.

Answer 6

RE: Does moisture help psoriasis?
I have it on my scalp, and cant get rid of it. I was wondering if putting some conditioner on my scalp would help, or would it make it worse?

Answer 7

It would do nothing, just because that skin that you might have flaky is already dead, nothing that you do to it will work. What you can do is get specific madication that are not only steroids, but vitamin D derivatives and can help from the inside out. Since you stomach is the only area that worried you you are a great candidate. Hope it helps! Good luck!

Answer 8

It will have no effect one way or another. It's an auto-immune disesase, where your body has an immune response against it's own tissues or types of cells. Psoriasis is not brought on by chemicals, though it may become irritated by chemicals which could cause excessive dryness.

Answer 9

i have a slight case on my elbows and knuckles.. it comes and goes..
I rub hydrocortizone cream on it. and it disappears in 2 days. You can get that at any drug or dollar or grocery store.. Try rubbing it only on your scalp if you dont have anything else.. (like a prescription)

Answer 10

you should see a doctor who can give you a liquid steroid that you can use for a week or so. its horrible in your scalp because its so itchy and itching it can lead to infection.