When the red, thick and scaly patches of skin that characterize the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis start to itch and aggravate, you will want relief. You can find treatment for your psoriasis in the form of medications, sun therapy and topical treatments while waiting for your flareup to heal.
Step 1
Soak in an oatmeal bath. Oatmeal is naturally soothing and can help to alleviate itching and irritation. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests pouring a cup of oatmeal into a warm (but not too hot) bath. This will help alleviate itching and help the scales to fall off the skin.
Step 2
Rub in a cortisone cream. Cortisone cream fights itching--whether it's from bug bites, poison ivy or psoriasis. Get an over-the-counter cortisone cream and rub it into the itchy patches to soothe your need to scratch.
Step 3
Hydrate dry skin. Dry skin is naturally itchy, and psoriasis can make it even worse. Use a rich, creamy moisturizer or lotion and regularly rub it into dry, itchy patches of skin suffering from psoriasis.
Step 4
Seek treatment. The only way to really get relief from psoriasis is to go to a doctor for treatment. Prescription oral and topical medications, as well as sunlight therapy and avoidance of psoriasis triggers, can help prevent and treat psoriasis outbreaks and itching.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid stress, sunburn, exposure to dry air, allowing skin to become too dry and anything else that triggers your psoriasis symptoms.
- Be careful not to scratch skin vigorously as an infection may develop. Any infection should be promptly treated by a doctor.
Things You'll Need
- Oatmeal
- Cortisone cream
- Moisturizing lotion
