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[|Human|] I am 68 yrs. of age male and suffering from psoriasis since last 2 months. Initially it affected my forearms. Occasional  Itchings were severe and  abrasions seen with scratching. My dermatologist prescribed a steroid cream, an Alaspan tablet, Mild liquid soap and greasy moisturisers. The problem subsided for few days and now it re-appears on more areas on upper arms, neck, knees and below. Itching sensation returns. My doctor did not mentioned about possible reccurence. My dilemas --> should I go for natural remedies, if I hold back from scratcing will it improve conditions or do I again return to medicines? What are best solutions for each? Thank you in advance.
[|AI|]  Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorYou are requesting information to possible natural treatments to psoriasis. Unfortunately psoriasis is a chronic condition that will have periods of improvement to be followed by exacerbations. Treatment with medication including steroids and disease moderating medications will help keep the lesions controlled. For years one of the treatments has been exposure to UV light to help control the lesions. That is why during the summer months psoriasis lesions improve. The downside of using UV light or sunlight is the exposure may cause skin cancers later in life. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions please contact us again