This is a brief description of some of the methods available to treat psoriasis and is not intended to be used as anything more than information.
Psoriasis is a disorder that varies in type and degree of severity.
One person could have psoriasis of the nails or scalp and another be diagnosed according to their per cent of body coverage. Treatment plans can combine one or more of the traditional methods, utilizing both prescription and over the counter ointments. It is a coal tar preparation. Historically, coal tar used topically has success in relieving, reducing, and minimizing the itching and scaling in minor cases. The company recommends using various related products for the face, scalp, and body, to keep the lesions supple.