What does skin care for psoriasis involve?
Skin care for psoriasis includes protecting your skin, keeping it moist, and using prescribed medicines. • Protect your skin by avoiding harsh skin products, skin injury, and cold climates. • Keep your skin moist by using moisturizing creams, ointments, and lotions; taking baths or soaks once a day; or applying creams or lotions and then wrapping the area. • Use prescribed medicines by preparing your skin for topical medications and by following the instructions for skin products and medicines prescribed for you. Test Your Knowledge An important part of treatment for psoriasis is to keep your skin moist. True False Continue to Why is skin care important?