Psoriasis Support Group
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints. This is known as...
If I'm out I use babyoil which works as well.
I don't mind using the Vaseline or Baby Oil type products as an overnight quick fix...but I would love to know if anyone using a daily moisturizer that doesn't leave a slick greasy oily type feel on your skin. I have always hated greasy type product's that is always recommended for Psoriasis, so it has always been extremely hard for me to find products that I don't mind using.
I currently use Jergens Moisturizer as an all over body moisturizer after showering, but even the Jergens makes my face feel slick and greasy.
Any suggestions that may not leave me slick, yet moisturized and NOT clog pores to cause any more problems....
Elocon Scalp lotaion, Tacrolimus for face...? Not sure about that....
E45 emolliant, Balneum for bath, Dermamist for body as it's a spay moisturiser...In Uk very hard to get a Dr appointment so when an emercency comes up we leave a message for the Dr to call back and discuss...
If anybody has used any of the products above please let me know the outcome as I'm worried they will burn....! if you know what I mean..........
What a reliefe, i'm not sure I would have coped with psoriasis on forehead as well as scalp....
Thanks all for the support....
I use a sensitive skin moisturiser by Biore on my face..it's the only moisturiser I've ever used that isn't greasy, doesn't block my pores, and keeps the psoriasis on my face moisturised and barely visible..without making it flare up a day or two later.
Will keep posting the update..
Thanks Vin
For my psoriasis he suggested the ultra light treatment, I had it done a couple of years back and it was successful so going to give it another try...not sure about the face, has anybody had Ultra light on the face exposure? please let me know if it's pleaseant or it burns you?
Thanks
Vin