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Psoriasis: Skin care

Key points

  • If you have psoriasis, your skin is very sensitive. To protect your skin, avoid:
    • Skin care products that irritate your skin.
    • Scratching and picking your skin, and skin injuries such as cuts or scrapes.
    • Cold, dry climates. Cold weather makes symptoms worse.
  • The most important thing you can do is to keep your skin moist. Use moisturizing creams, ointments, and lotions.

For more information, see the topic Psoriasis and Psoriasis - Home Treatment.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAlexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
Last RevisedJanuary 6, 2010

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Last Updated: January 06, 2010
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.

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