Lotions that hydrate and moisturize the psoriasis are great. Generally, bad psoriasis must be treated with prescription medication so do not get upset if OTC medicine does not work.
Dermarest works fairly well if you're looking for a quick fix. A cheap alternative is using anti-dandruff shampoo as body was on those areas. It works wonders!
Stop eating white foods, i.e. sugar, flour, rice. Skin is our largest organ and a poor diet shows up in the skin. Drink water and eat fruits and vegetables.
You'll probably need a combination of several treatments, such as hydrocortisone creams (Cortaid, Lanacort), antihistamines (Dermarest), moisturizers, creams that contain aloe extract and menthol sprays to aleviate itching.
