topic Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter in Wellness

Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

Nonametoday — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 04:38:54 GMT

Do you get flares with itching in cold weather? If so, how do you treat it?

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

CalminHeart — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:13:06 GMT

Gold Bond unscented is my best friend. They make one for psoriasis that really helps me. Otherwise, I use their unscented lotion and cream all the time. I love the heavier cream in the cold weather. And both soak in so I don't feel greasy all the time.

For my face... my dermatologist told me to use oil-free moisturizer. I'm in my 60s so use one for my age group. Oils in moisturizers can make rosacea worse too.

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

hoosieroriginal — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:36:16 GMT

I've posted this before - Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream (the pink stuff). It is amazing and healing. Me and my granddaughter swear by it (and her other grandpa).

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

hopi — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:59:26 GMT

@Nonametoday

Dead Sea salt baths are glorious and really helpful.

http://www.saltworks.us/rx-psoriasis-treatments.html#.VryhkcdlmRs

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

twinkies — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:07:20 GMT

Jsut a tip . You can mix 50/50 glycerin and witch hazel [non-alcohol] thayers brand in a spray bottle and shake . spray on affected areas and rub in , use as needed

You can also use epsom salts in a spray bottle , Fill bottle 1/3 full with epsom salts and fill the rest with warm water to dossolve and give it a shake.Spray on affected areas and let dry , It may leave a small powdery residue as it drys ad may feel a bit drying , Brrush off and put on moisturizer. cetaphil ,cerave or vanicream , For very itchy spots I use waxelene. I use dr. bronners or dr woods soap[my favorite. ]

cathy from ma

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

kermiefrog — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:26:08 GMT

I use Beekman 1802 soap and it is not drying at all. I wish I had it years ago because it is fantastic on my skin. I also use Josie Maran body cream and it really keeps my break-outs moisturized. Good luck finding something that helps. It seems to be trial and error for everyone until you get lucky one day.

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Gooday — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:35:32 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
Gold Bond unscented is my best friend. They make one for psoriasis that really helps me. Otherwise, I use their unscented lotion and cream all the time. I love the heavier cream in the cold weather. And both soak in so I don't feel greasy all the time.

For my face... my dermatologist told me to use oil-free moisturizer. I'm in my 60s so use one for my age group. Oils in moisturizers can make rosacea worse too.

DH has psoriasis. GOLD BOND is what he uses as well. L'Occitaine works well on his hands.

His worse enemy is stress....which he brings upon himself.

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Nonametoday — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 23:19:01 GMT

So many good suggestions. I have written them all down. I did buy the Gold Bond unscented as I have asthma also. I will work with these until I find what works for me. I used the Gold Bond two nights: one night it worked great and the next not so much. Not sure why that is but I will use it again, as that one night was glorious.

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

Jacie — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:15:18 GMT

My latest favorite is the Curel Anti-Itch Formula. seems to calm everything down and lasts a long time, I feel I don't have to re-apply all the time.

The other thing I do in winter is when my skin is damp in the shower I use Johnson's Baby Oil GEL rubbed into damp skin, drop by drop. Work it in slowly and bit by bit so you don't get greasy. I never have a flake using these products.

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

dreamieLil — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 06:11:51 GMT

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
I've posted this before - Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream (the pink stuff). It is amazing and healing. Me and my granddaughter swear by it (and her other grandpa).

That is VERY good cream!

Re: Psoriasis Sufferers: Winter

20sally — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:09:14 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
Gold Bond unscented is my best friend. They make one for psoriasis that really helps me. Otherwise, I use their unscented lotion and cream all the time. I love the heavier cream in the cold weather. And both soak in so I don't feel greasy all the time.

For my face... my dermatologist told me to use oil-free moisturizer. I'm in my 60s so use one for my age group. Oils in moisturizers can make rosacea worse too.

That's what is recommend too,Gold Bond.