Why should I choose a cream for my psoriasis?
Creams are easy to spread over sore skin, are quickly absorbed into the skin, and do not stain clothing. Many people prefer creams for daytime use. Creams are a slightly thicker and greasier in comparison to lotions.
Because of their relatively high lipid content, creams can be a good daytime choice for dry skin. For maximum effect, creams should be reapplied every 3-4 hours if possible, or whenever your skin feels dry. Creams are often the preferred choice for day-to-day use.
Be aware of excipients
Similar to lotions, creams are mixtures of water and lipids, however they typically contain more lipid than water. Because of the water in the formulation, it is necessary to add emulsifiers, to ensure that lipids and water stay together, and preservatives to prevent bacterial contamination. Some people may experience sensitivity to some of these additional excipients.
Emollients should not be applied by rubbing into the skin, and instead they should be gently applied in a direction that follows the lines of your hair.
Be aware of excipients
Similar to lotions, creams are mixtures of water and lipids, however they typically contain more lipid than water. Because of the water in the formulation, it is necessary to add emulsifiers, to ensure that lipids and water stay together, and preservatives to prevent bacterial contamination. Some people may experience sensitivity to some of these additional excipients.
Emollients should not be applied by rubbing into the skin, and instead they should be gently applied in a direction that follows the lines of your hair.
