Psoriasis is a dry scaly condition of skin which is often associated with itching. They may also involve palms, soles, genitalia, nails and joints. They adversely affect the quality of life due to the rash, scaling and itching.
Dryness aggravates scaling and hence this disease tends to increase in winter. As the skin goes dry in psoriasis, keeping the skin soft by regular use of abundant moisturizers is the key stone in its management.
Treatment modalities include medications both internal as well as the topical applications and phototherapy.