Psoriasis Treatment

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Ingredients to Look for in a Psoriasis Treatment ProductThere are currently three active ingredients that the FDA recognizesin Over-The-Counter drug products for thetreatment of psoriasis,seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. These ingredients are Coal Tar,Zinc and Salicylic Acid. When looking for a topical cream, lotion orshampoo at your local drug store if it doesn't have one of theseingredients then it is not considered effective by the FDA as atreatment for these skin conditions.All three ingredients are considered exfoliants. This means they aredesigned to help accelerate the bodies natural removal of deadcells. Our bodies naturally exfoliate dead skin cells every day. Infact, every 14 to 21 days we have a completely new layer of skincells at the top layer of our body. In people whosuffer withpsoriasisthe body over produces skin cells in certain areas. Thebodies natural exfoliation cannot keep up with this over productionof cells and a build up is caused in the area that will look scaly oreven like plaque.What's the difference and why should I choose one over the other?Since all three ingredients are considered effective by the FDA I amgoing to just list the negatives that individuals have stated afterusing the ingredient. Keep in mind that some people may respondbetter to one ingredient over another. Even though I am listingnegatives each individual will have to determine which works bestfor them.Coal TarBy far the biggest complaint about this ingredient is the smell.Many companies will try to mask the smell with a fragrance. This issomewhat helpful, but adding a fragrance to a product can alsoirritate some peoples skin. We have heard some people also claimthat tar products can sometimes be greasy and may stain yourclothes.