They might take longer to work than prescription-strength creams. Mild corticosteroids, like hydrocortisone cream, can be purchased without a prescription to help manage psoriasis symptoms.

“Low-potency cortisone creams, like over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1%, are the safest option for facial use,” says Kopelman. “You should avoid higher potency steroid creams unless ...

remedies may include over-the-counter and prescription hydrocortisone creams, products made of colloidal oatmeal, natural aloe vera gels, cold packs, petroleum jelly, and oral antihistamines.