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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.
What does skin care for psoriasis involve?
Why is skin care important?
How do I take care of my skin?
Where can I learn more about skin care for psoriasis?
For more information, see the topic Psoriasis.
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| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 6, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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