One downside of scale softeners, especially salicylic acid-containing creams, is that they can be too harsh for the skin. Using these creams more than necessary can also worsen psoriasis symptoms.

Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied ...

Topical salicylic acid is usually found in products like cleansers, toners, spot treatments, and acne creams. It's the go ... excess skin buildup (e.g., think psoriasis).” Salicylic acid is ...

Emollients are an inexpensive, safe, and active but weak treatment for psoriasis. They work by ... containing keratolytic agents such as salicylic acid can be useful for converting scaly, rough ...

Patients self-administered topical aloe vera extract 0.5% cream or vehicle ... therapeutic efficacy in psoriasis (Tian, Hua, Ma, & Wang, 2003). In addition, salicylic acid, a component of aloe ...

Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis when applied ...

Scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream.