Bathe Daily
While some patients with psoriasis think that bathing each day will dry their skin out more, this is actually false. However, when using a bath to sooth the itchy sensation of psoriasis, you need to create a soothing bath that will not dry the skin.
Adding moisturizing products to your bath, like oil, oatmeal, and Epson salt prevents your skin from drying out, offers excess moisture, and also offers your skin with warmth from the water.
Avoid using soap that is harsh on the skin, as this can lead to further drying. Most professionals say that natural soap made from essential oils and oatmeal are most effective for this type of condition.
After bathing, rather than rubbing the skin, which can cause more irritation, you’ll want to dry the skin off in a gentle patting motion.
Remember to apply your lotion as stated on the previous page, and your skin will feel free from itchiness from much of the day.
Spend Time in the Sun
The sun is one of the most effective healers for patients with psoriasis. The suns natural UV rays help ease the itchiness of psoriasis, as it works to sooth inflamed areas, booth the skin, and promote healing in areas where lesions are present.
While outdoor lighting is most effective, you can even use the tanning bed to rid yourself of the itchiness from psoriasis. Tanning beds also dry out the area, but in a positive way, which leads to healing.
Remember that while time spent in the sun is great for healing, you don’t want to overdo it. The sun can cause a lot of damage when done in excess, so limit your exposure to 1-2 hours a day, always using sunblock.
Reduce Stress
Stress causes psoriasis to act up, and can even make your itchiness worse. In some cases, an outbreak shows up for the first time in someone’s life during a period of high stress. By reducing your stress levels, you’ll reduce the likelihood of an outbreak, which will reduce your itchiness.
While preventing stress all-together is impossible, there’s several effective coping techniques you can use to reduce the number of stress hormones in your body.
Final Thoughts
These tips and remedies mentioned in this article should be used in combination with any recommendations that your doctor has for treating your psoriasis.
If you find that the itching sensation is consistent, it might be time to contact your doctor or a dermatologist and talk about reevaluating your psoriasis treatment plan. You may need to change medications or increase dosages in order to properly combat your psoriasis.
