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Managing Psoriasis

Although sunburn carries a risk for skin cancer and can make psoriasis worse, regular exposure to the sun helps clear psoriasis in people with mild-to-moderate conditions. Experts advise covering non-affected areas with clothing or sunscreen and sun bathing only until the skin starts to tan.

Vacations in sunny areas, such as Hawaii or the Caribbean, can offer relief. For those who can afford it, a prolonged stay of several weeks at the Dead Sea in Israel has proven to significan...

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Expert & Community Posts

The Skinny on Dry Skin

By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

Sometimes I feel like a prune. Everything seems to be drying up and wrinkling. The skin on my... Read more »

Natural Skin Care, Straight From Your Kitchen

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...to sensitive skin that features oatmeal. To soften dry skin, try this recipe: Place a generous... Read more »

Natural Skin Care, Straight From Your Kitchen

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...to sensitive skin that features oatmeal. To soften dry skin, try this recipe: Place a generous... Read more »

Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...the skin is not the main goal but a side effect. Dry skin does not necessarily lead to clear... Read more »

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...dermatitis can range from mild-a small patch of flaking, dry skin-to severe-rashes that can be... Read more »

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Health Guide

Wrinkle Treatment

...finish. Facial powder reflects light and thus minimizes wrinkles but should be avoided by people with dry skin.Correcting Color. When blemishes are especially prominent, applying color correctors... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Symptoms

...fatigueSensitivityto coldHeadacheMuscle and joint achesWeight gain, despite diminished appetiteConstipationDry skinIn premenopausal women, early symptoms can interfere with fertility. They may... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention

Home Remedies and PreventionMost herpes simplex infections that develop on the skin can be managed at home with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic relief.Symptomatic ReliefSeveral simple... Read more »

Psoriasis: Diagnosis

...distinguish it from other skin disorders. Usually in psoriasis, the examination will show a large number of dry skin cells, but without many signs of inflammation or infection. Changes in the... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia

for Postherpetic NeuralgiaPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that involves a pain specialist,... Read more »

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