Creams for psoriasis can help soothe the dryness and itchiness that follows with the skin condition. At HelloSkin we have a wide variety of products, which, in different ways, can help relieve some of your symptoms. We recommend that you read the information provided for each product in order to find a psoriasis cream that can help ease your exact symptoms. If you need more than a good psoriasis cream you can also check our selection of skincare products for psoriasis out right here.
What is psoriasis and how can a psoriasis cream help?
Psoriasis is a skin condition where the immune system has gone into overdrive. The purpose of the immune system is to protect the body from invading bacteria. In cases of psoriasis there is a flaw in the system, which has led it into believing it should produce enormous amounts of skin cells to protect the body from invading bacteria. It results in the body producing an enormous amount of skin cells in a very short period of time, which otherwise would take up to a whole month to produce. Skin cells are naturally discarded after a month, but with psoriasis patients the skin cells are discarded after 2-3 days resulting in silvery and flaky skin as well as very dry patches.
Creams for psoriasis can not solve the condition, but some psoriasis creams can help restore the skin barrier where others can offer you long-lasting relief from the itching and again others can add moisture and soothe the chapped and flaky skin.
Why should I pick a psoriasis cream instead of a lotion?
Creams are easy to spread over sore skin, are quickly absorbed and do not stain clothing. Many people prefer creams for daytime use as they are slightly thicker and greasier compared to lotions. Because of their relatively high lipid content, creams can be a good daytime choice for dry and very dry skin. If you want to get the maximum effect, the cream should be reapplied every 3-4 hours if possible or whenever your skin feels dry.
Be aware of excipients
Like lotions, creams are mixtures of water and lipids, however, they typically contain more lipid than water, which is what gives them their extra moisturising qualities. Because of the water in the formulation, it is necessary to add emulsifiers to ensure that the lipids and the water stay together. It is also necessary to add preservatives to prevent bacterial contamination. Some people might experience sensitivity to some of these additional excipients. It is therefore always a good idea to check the ingredient list prior to purchasing. We always recommend consulting your doctor in severe cases of psoriasis – your doctor might be able to recommend products and treatments that will work for you.
How to apply emollients to the skin
It can be very tempting to massage or rub the psoriasis cream into the skin, so it sinks in properly. However, when using emollients, it should be applied in the natural direction of your body hairs as this makes it easier for the skin to absorb the emollients. It also prevents you from irritating your skin with rough and continuous motions.
What is psoriasis and how can a psoriasis cream help?
Psoriasis is a skin condition where the immune system has gone into overdrive. The purpose of the immune system is to protect the body from invading bacteria. In cases of psoriasis there is a flaw in the system, which has led it into believing it should produce enormous amounts of skin cells to protect the body from invading bacteria. It results in the body producing an enormous amount of skin cells in a very short period of time, which otherwise would take up to a whole month to produce. Skin cells are naturally discarded after a month, but with psoriasis patients the skin cells are discarded after 2-3 days resulting in silvery and flaky skin as well as very dry patches.
Creams for psoriasis can not solve the condition, but some psoriasis creams can help restore the skin barrier where others can offer you long-lasting relief from the itching and again others can add moisture and soothe the chapped and flaky skin.
Why should I pick a psoriasis cream instead of a lotion?
Creams are easy to spread over sore skin, are quickly absorbed and do not stain clothing. Many people prefer creams for daytime use as they are slightly thicker and greasier compared to lotions. Because of their relatively high lipid content, creams can be a good daytime choice for dry and very dry skin. If you want to get the maximum effect, the cream should be reapplied every 3-4 hours if possible or whenever your skin feels dry.
Be aware of excipients
Like lotions, creams are mixtures of water and lipids, however, they typically contain more lipid than water, which is what gives them their extra moisturising qualities. Because of the water in the formulation, it is necessary to add emulsifiers to ensure that the lipids and the water stay together. It is also necessary to add preservatives to prevent bacterial contamination. Some people might experience sensitivity to some of these additional excipients. It is therefore always a good idea to check the ingredient list prior to purchasing. We always recommend consulting your doctor in severe cases of psoriasis – your doctor might be able to recommend products and treatments that will work for you.
How to apply emollients to the skin
It can be very tempting to massage or rub the psoriasis cream into the skin, so it sinks in properly. However, when using emollients, it should be applied in the natural direction of your body hairs as this makes it easier for the skin to absorb the emollients. It also prevents you from irritating your skin with rough and continuous motions.
