NoFear,
The psoriasis on my scalp isn't too bad, so i use regular old shampoo, i just let the conditioner sit on for a few minutes. I use regualar body wash too. As far as moisturizers, i LOVE Nivea. It just does a good job in my opinion, and the moisturizing effects last for awhile. I also use Amcinonide...it is a topical steroid cream. It is prescription, so you would have to talk to your doc about that one. Good luck, and sorry i couldn't be of more help than that!

NoFear..
Sometimes I use the shampoo for psoriais that you can get over the counter. I use it on my skin in the shower, use it as a soap. It helps me some, it stinks though. I just rinse it off to get that smell away. It is not too costly either. Good luck..
Cindy

Hey NoFear- I think the biggest thing you should watch our for is strong perfumes in your soaps, laundry detergents, etc. The added scents can really make your skin flair. Personally I can't wash my cloths in Tide, its way to harsh..Also, a mild soap like Dial is great for bathing... If you have scalp psoriasis, I would use Head and Shoulders. It doens't have the strong tar odor and its good for you hair.

Oh yeah. Treatments...I think getting out in the sun in the summer is the best and safest thing you can do, just don't burn. The next safest is diet control. Eliminate cards and balance your omega levels. But if those options aren't good for you, try over the counter remedies like ointments and creams. Personally these don't work that well for me because I have a severe case, but for a mild case, you really want to start slow... Trust me, you will build up a tolerance for treatments quickly and you will not want to jump to somehthing like Enbrel, etc... Let me know if I can help more. I have had P for 35 years and PA for about 20...Amy

Hi NoFear. I would suggest the sun as well and in winter or cloudy days try a tanning booth for 3-4 minutes a session 2-3 times a week. This can have amazing results and if you pay per minute it's not expensive at all. I've done all the creams and when it comes down to it this is the best remedy for me. I tan long enough to make a different on my spots but not long enough to come out like leather face or toasty looking lol It is important to treat your mild case of psoriasis while it is still mild as these things can tend to get worse fast and then harder to treat.
I am a customer of a company called Melaleuca that has tons of awesome natural health care products and cleaning products and stuff so I have use their soap, shampoos and Renew lotion which is awesome and even laundry soaps but you can go the health store and buy products there as well. If you can find goats milk soap I love that it's very moisturizing (sounds weird I know). If you can find products with no fragrance or colours etc. added then try buying some tea tree oil and adding some to say your shampoo which will help a lot with scalp psoriasis or add it to your body lotion it's great in that as well. Personally I don't wear perfumes or nail polishes etc. anymore as I have found they can make my spots worse as well.

Hi there!

I first got psoriases about 10 yrs ago. When i got it it was all over my legs and arms and on my scalp. It took about 7 yrs to find something that actually worked. I do still get it on my ears, elbows and eyebrows however it's not very noticeable as long as i keep it moisturized. I found a cream at a local farmers market, i believe it was called Avignon... it's made out of rose petals. I think it's sold out of Kelowna BC Canada. I do not order it anymore so i'm sorry i don't have their contact info. After that helped clear things up i was prescribed Dovobet topical ointment by my dermatologist. It works wonders for me. Other than that i get lots of sun and that seems to help too although may not be too safe :)

The first time I used Dovobet I though all my problems were over. It cleared all my psoriais from the knees upwards (though the shins proved impossible to shift). A few months later I was back to square one so had another go with Dovobet, this time I suffered a reaction to it (quite common apparently) and within a day or two had loads of new spots. A year later I gave it another go but the same happened. I have used it again in small doses to clear my arms if I want to wear a t shirt in the summer but daren't use it for too long or over a large area now as I would expect the reaction again.

That doesn't mean it isn't worth a go, you may well get the same results as me the first time, and hopefully your remission would be longer.

Hi NoFear,

I had been dx. with psoriasis when I was a kid, hmmm like 45 years ago. I do ok with using Aveeno body wash, no perfume, and I watch out for any perfume added to any of my body, face creams. Like Skinderella, my scalp is not bad right now, I have in the past had it in my scalp and I would buy the shampoo for it, but right now I use a mild shampoo and I leave the conditioner on for a few extra minutes, plus I deep condition monthly.

I use Dovenex and Elocom 0.1% corticosteroid cream when I first notice the bumps or even at the first itch, before I see any thing.

I have had three bad flares in my life, and right now, it the worse it's ever been.

Not sure what to do, and not do at this time.

Need to think logical, but it is so hard when your in pain.

Hope everyone a nice day.
Gentle hugs, Sherrall

Lots of good information. Thanks all for your time and input!
Hoping you all are having a good weekend.

I've had psoriasis for multiple years now and have tried several RX lotions and creams - to no avail. Diprolene works the best for me, but still mediocre, at best. I've also had seasonal pollen allergies, for as long as I can remember. I went to an allergy doctor and had allergy testing done and found out I am allergic to candida albicans (i.e. Yeast) I have found a strong correlation between eating yeast (and sugar) and my psoriasis flaring up. When I stick to my yeast free diet, my skin clears. I also take Fish Oil three times a day, which is a natural anti-inflammatory. I can't say that this will help everyone, but MY psoriasis seems to be allergy-related, so I would suggest eating a healthy diet, and exercising, and find out if you have any food allergies.

I have had Psorisis for over 15 years, I have tried topicals, shampoos, oils, I even tried a lotion that you apply and then wrap your body in saran wrap?!?!? DID NOT WORK!! I have gone to using Humira, I started June 13 of this year, My skin is COMPLETLY CLEAR, I can wear shorts and tank tops. IT IS A GODSEND!! I have had NO side effects, I was really worried when I started because they list everything under the moon, But I have had nothing but AWESOME results!! Everyone I talk to uses it. It is expensive but the Humiria help pland and my insurance, i only pay 5bucks a month!!!
Good Luck NO FEAR