Causes of Psoriasis and Treatment
Psoriasis is a skin condition which can cause unpleasant patches of dry, red, flaky and itchy skin anywhere over the body. It is also quite common in the UK, affecting 1 in 50 people. For most, the condition cannot be cured, and will be a chronic condition to address throughout your lifetime. Thankfully, there are many effective treatments like Betnovate Cream or Eumovate ointment which can significantly improve your symptoms and your quality of life.
What causes Psoriasis?
The exact cause of Psoriasis is unknown, but those who suffer from it are believed to produce more skin cells than the average person. Approximately 2% of men and women in the UK are diagnosed with the condition which is also known to run in families. If you get psoriasis, you are most likely to be diagnosed before the age of 35. It is not contagious, meaning you cannot catch psoriasis from another person or spread your own condition. The overall severity of the condition varies greatly from person to person, with some dealing with only minor patches on the scalp or elbows, and others treating widespread inflammation over their entire body. Although the condition is life-long, there are treatments to manage and treat symptoms effectively.
How do I treat my Psoriasis?
Betnovate is a topical corticosteroid cream typically prescribed to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Following diagnosis and with a prescription from your doctor, you can buy Betnovate cream online in the UK to help manage your condition. Betnovate can help control outbreaks and reduce skin redness. Be sure to buy Betnovate cream in advance to ensure it is on-hand to quickly address your next flare-up episode.
You can also buy Eumovate ointment online in the UK if this is your preferred treatment. Used also to treat both eczema and psoriasis, you can buy Eumovate cream in 100g packages to relieve your itching and inflammation, or to use as a preventative treatment to stop a new flare-up.
Whether your issues with psoriasis are relatively minor or are significantly impacting your quality of life, see your doctor to monitor your condition and determine the best ongoing treatment for you.
Authored By
HARMINDER ‘HARMY’ KAUR
BSc(hons) Pharmacy
GPhC Number: 2061107
Reviewed By
GURDEV SEHMI
BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead
GPhC Number: 2050925