Psoriasis is a very unpleasant dermatological disease, the exact causes of which are not known for today. Although in advertisements sometimes promise a 100% cure for ailment, experts are unanimous in opinion: it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease. But using some means of local therapy, you can eliminate the symptoms that cause discomfort.
The assortment of creams from psoriasis is now very wide. The doctor-dermatologist will help you to choose the most suitable remedy.
Non-hormonal creams for the treatment of psoriasis
At the initial stage of the disease, doctors advise to apply non-hormonal creams from psoriasis, including:
- Skin-ka and Zinokap - means containing in the zinc, have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, reduce the dryness of the epidermis.
- Losterin , a drug with naphthalan and urea, is designed to treat dry skin, characteristic of psoriasis.
- Дайвонекс , made in the form of a cream and ointment, influences the mechanism of development of the disease.
- The topical cream based on urea and beeswax is suitable for moisturizing and nourishing very dry skin (other than facial skin).
- Psoriasis Cream - Chinese cream for skin psoriasis on an extract of medicinal herbs growing in Southeast Asia, cleanses the affected areas of psoriasis and promotes skin regeneration.
Hormonal creams for the treatment of psoriasis
If you compare the effectiveness of funds, then, of course, it is higher in hormonal creams. The action applied during their application is to suppress the excessive reactivity of the organism and reduce the intensity of metabolism in the cells of the epidermis. The composition of creams from skin psoriasis, as a rule, includes:
- corticosteroids;
- mometasone, fluozionide, methylprednisolone aceponate and other active substances;
- antibacterial agents;
- components that have vasoconstrictive effect.
Experts among the best hormone creams from psoriasis distinguish:
- Triderm is a combined preparation for topical application, which has antibacterial, antifungal and antiallergic effects. The agent is used twice a day, spreading over the surface of the affected skin. The therapeutic effect is observed with regular use of the cream.
- Dermovayte is a highly effective drug for external use. The cream is applied to the skin once or twice a day. In the case where it is necessary to enhance the anti-inflammatory effect, an occlusive dressing with Dermovayt is applied for the night. The course can last up to several months, but if, after a month, there is no improvement, then the drug should be replaced.
- Cream Elok has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and antiexudative action. The drug is applied to problem areas of the skin once a day. The therapeutic course depends on the result of treatment and the degree of manifestation of adverse events.
- Travicort suppresses the life of fungi and bacteria, removing itching, inflammation, allergic manifestations. The drug has a pronounced antiexudative effect. Cream Travokort recommended to apply twice a day, lightly rubbing while applying. Duration of treatment - up to two weeks.
- Advantan is used to treat psoriasis and other dermatological diseases: eczema, allergic rash, etc. Thanks to the use of the cream, the sensations characteristic of skin diseases are reduced: itching, irritation, pain, swelling. The cream can be applied to both the smooth skin and the scalp. The therapeutic course can take three months.