The formula is steroid-free and fragrance-free, and is safe for daily use when used as directed. Salicylic acid helps prevent the recurrence of psoriasis symptoms. Gold Bond is recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation to help relieve symptoms of psoriasis.

You can relieve symptoms of psoriasis, including itchy, irritated, red, flaky, and scaly skin with Gold Bond Psoriasis Relief Medicated Multi-Symptom Cream. It contains maximum strength** 3% salicylic acid to help fight and control psoriasis symptoms. It can even help prevent symptoms from recurring.

Hydrocortisone creams and ointments. You can buy a mild corticosteroid like hydrocortisone without a prescription. For a few small patches of psoriasis, a mild hydrocortisone works well. If you have more than a few small patches, you'll likely need a prescription corticosteroid to see results.

Nationally Recognized. Gold Bond Psoriasis Relief Cream is recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation for helping fight and control recurrence of symptoms.

The cause of psoriasis isn't fully understood. It's thought to be an immune system problem where infection-fighting cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake. Researchers believe that both genetics and environmental factors play a role.

Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of psoriasis, causes dry, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with gray or silver scales. It may look different depending on your skin color, ranging from pink on white skin to brown or gray on brown or Black skin. You may have just a few plaques or many.

Treatment for psoriasis on the face could include: Topical corticosteroid creams.

The most common type of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis causes dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with scales. There may be few or many. They usually appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. The patches vary in color, depending on skin color.

For example, use a mild soap (such as Basis, Dove, or Neutrogena) instead of deodorant soaps or other harsh soaps. Avoid lotions that contain alcohol. They can dry the skin and make psoriasis worse. Prevent skin injury.

Psoriasis flares can last anywhere from weeks to months, and the periods of remission in between may last months or years. The key to making remission last longer - and keeping flare-ups at bay - lies in identifying and avoiding your specific triggers as much as possible.

• Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer. This product is activated by water and designed to be used on freshly-showered skin.
• Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Treatment Gel.
• Gold Bond: Multi-Symptom Psoriasis Relief Cream.
• MG217 Medicated Salicylic Acid Cream.
• Medovie 3HX All-Natural Plant-Rich Derma Cream.

If this type of treatment is used for your skin condition, you may start to see relief from symptoms in as little as two to four weeks. That said, psoriasis can be triggered by various factors and can appear in most areas of the body.

There isn't a cure for psoriasis, but psoriasis treatments can improve symptoms. Your provider may prescribe a special cream or moisturizer or medications. Other therapies are available if creams or medicines don't work. Maintaining your overall health will also help improve symptoms.

Its symptoms are dry skin lesions, known as plaques, covered in scales. They normally appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, but can appear anywhere on your body. The plaques can be itchy or sore, or both. In severe cases, the skin around your joints may crack and bleed.

The cause of psoriasis isn't fully understood. It's thought to be an immune system problem where infection-fighting cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake. Researchers believe that both genetics and environmental factors play a role. The condition is not contagious.

Psoriasis Can Cause Pigment Changes That Can Last for Months During a flare, parts of the immune system disrupt the production of melanocytes, the cells responsible for giving skin color. People with lighter skin tones can experience hypopigmentation, where patches of skin become paler than the surrounding skin.