Step 1: I know you've heard this a million times but avoid as much stress as possible. Stress plays a major role in skin issues. It wreaks havok on the immune system and in turn, this will have an adverse affect on your psoriasis.

Step 2: You've heard this too but it's so very important. Drink lots of water. Your body needs to stay hydrated as much as possible. Also, think about altering your diet somewhat. Stay away from "flare-up foods" such as caffeine, spicy seasonings such as cajun powder and eliminating candy will do wonders for you in many more ways than just treating your skin. Think about incorporating a raw-food diet into your lifestyle. This has worked well.

Step 3: Use a good moisturizer. If I were to have written this a few months ago, I would be praising Aveeno for their wonderful moisturizer treatments on the market. A few years ago, Aveeno put out a product called Intense Relief Repair Cream. It came in an 8oz jar, cost roughly $12.99 and was without a doubt the best skin treatment on the market that was available over-the-counter. It was non-greasy, easy to apply and was fast acting in the treatment against skin conditions such as ecxema and psoriasis. My family member with the skin condition used it and after two weeks of regular use, 3-times-a-day, their condition was clearing up. From reading the reviews from other customers, they were all saying the same thing. It looked as though finally there was something on the market that gave people with such dreadful skin conditions hope. However, in early 2011, this product seemed to be vanishing from the shelves and by summer, it was all but impossible to find it. Now, I have no proof of what I'm going to say because it's only my (and several others) speculation, but I firmly believe that this product was working so well that either goverment agencies such as the FDA or certain medical agencies started poking their noses around where they didn't belong. In short, I believe that they came after Aveeno, urged them to take this product off the market and as a result, people who found relief with that product now have to suffer once again. And if I'm right, Aveeno should be ashamed of themselves for caving in such as they did. Again, this is my opinion so don't come after me for voicing my opinion. (That means you Aveeno and any other goverment agencies!)

So, after much searching, we discovered an amazing moisturizer which is produced right here in California called Infinite Aloe. This amazing aloe cream comes in an 8oz jar, and is comprised of healthy ingredients which will nourish your skin. The only drawback is the cost. A single jar will run you $50.00. And you really need to use this product liberally and continually to achieve the reults you're looking for. If you order direct from their website (Just google Infinite Aloe), you will find that often times they run seasonal specials where you can buy 6 or 12 jars for a discounted bulk rate, and you will receive free small jars in addition to your order. This is all at your discretion, but I can tell you that this skin cream is incredible and you will feel and see positive results in the first few days of regular use (I recommend 3 times daily, and use it all over your body right after you shower.) As I said, it's expensive, but after you get the results you need, you can order and use less once you find your comfort level. It's definitely worth the investment for the sake of your healthy skin.

Step 4: (Optional) There is one other product I will mention, which is new on the market but has been getting rave reviews from customers who have used it and my family member who suffers from psoriasis recently used it and saw fast and effective results. It's called Psor-val (Google it) and it costs $60.00 for a can. I only suggest this product as a suppliment to the previous steps I mentioned. I suggest Psor-Val for sufferers who have extreme skin conditions due to psoriasis and ecxema. If you begin with the previous steps, you will have improved your daily lifestyle, and nourished your skin with a healthy aloe product that will improve your appearance. The Psor-Val is good to keep on hand to use periodically when flare-ups occur and you want to treat the specific area more aggressively. This product is fast absorbing, odorless and highly effective.

I really hope these suggestions have been both enlightening and useful. It's a shame that with so many sufferers of an incurable disease, that there have been little advancements in treatments other than harmful medications and tedious visits to dermatologist offices for ultraviolet treatments, which can be harmful over time as well. Give yourself some time with these suggestions I offered and I'm positive that over time you will be looking and feeling a lot better. Good luck.

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