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Psoriasis What it is: "Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by red scaly plaques classically on the elbows and knees but also elsewhere on the body," Waldorf says.
How to treat it: For mild cases, topical moisturizers or steroids will usually work, but for more extreme cases, your dermatologist will need to prescribe a biologic drug, Waldorf says. Unfortunately, psoriasis can't be prevented.
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How to treat it: For mild cases, topical moisturizers or steroids will usually work, but for more extreme cases, your dermatologist will need to prescribe a biologic drug, Waldorf says. Unfortunately, psoriasis can't be prevented.
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Helpful tips for some problematic situations.
by GigiSD Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate
Oh yeah, remember to keep your pillow cases washed, especially if you like hair products! :)
by QTNamedT Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 07:10PM Report as inappropriate
Very helpful
by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 02:05AM Report as inappropriate
All good information.
by EricaC123 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 01:34PM Report as inappropriate
Thank you for this article. Definitely helps!
by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 03:28PM Report as inappropriate
I'm glad I don't break out hardly. I am allergic to acne meds. I wish they would stop trying to put them in everything.
by Taylerbootz Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:02PM Report as inappropriate
Thank you for explaining the cause of dandruff! Understanding the cause really helps to do a better job of control.
by alictasia Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 03:26PM Report as inappropriate
I'm gonna check this out!! PCOS is a definite culprit for me. :-(
by asiagirl4ever Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 01:50AM Report as inappropriate
very helpful! thanx! :)
by MiSSxLusciouSxLokitA Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate
This may seem gross, but another way to fight dandruff is by applying yogurt to your hair about once a week and washing it off in the shower...it really works.
by thereal_deal Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate