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How Can Psoriasis On The Elbow Be Treated?

What I thought was plaque psoriasis on my elbow. Today I hit my elbow a couple times. It bled through my bandaid. When I got home I soaked a towel in hot water and pressed it on my infected area. Noticed black head almost things on the bumps. I used the hot towel to scrub my elbow and now I have mini craters in my elbow with puss. I cleaned it out. Pretty sore. Hurts bad when I bump my elbow on something.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hello dear. Thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. You can treat your psoriasis in elbow by topical treatment. Try to use. :
1Topical corticosteroids. These drugs are the most frequently prescribed medications for treating mild to moderate psoriasis. They reduce inflammation and relieve itching and may be used with other treatments.
2.Vitamin D analogues. These synthetic forms of vitamin D slow skin cell growth. Calcipotriene (Dovonex) is a prescription cream or solution containing a vitamin D analogue that treats mild to moderate psoriasis along with other treatments.
3.Anthralin. This medication helps slow skin cell growth. Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp) can also remove scales and make skin smoother. 
4.Topical retinoids. These are vitamin A derivatives that may decrease inflammation.
5.Calcineurin inhibitors. Calcineurin inhibitors — tacrolimus (Prograf) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) — reduce inflammation and plaque buildup.
Calcineurin inhibitors are not recommended for long-term or continuous use because of a potential increased risk of skin cancer and lymphoma. 
6.Salicylic acid. Available over-the-counter (nonprescription) and by prescription, salicylic acid promotes sloughing of dead skin cells and reduces scaling. 
7.Moisturizers. Moisturizing creams alone won't heal psoriasis, but they can reduce itching, scaling and dryness. Moisturizers in an ointment base are usually more effective than are lighter creams and lotions. Apply immediately after a bath or shower to lock in moisture.
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How Can Psoriasis On The Elbow Be Treated?

Hello dear. Thank you for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. You can treat your psoriasis in elbow by topical treatment. Try to use. : 1Topical corticosteroids. These drugs are the most frequently prescribed medications for treating mild to moderate psoriasis. They reduce inflammation and relieve itching and may be used with other treatments. 2.Vitamin D analogues. These synthetic forms of vitamin D slow skin cell growth. Calcipotriene (Dovonex) is a prescription cream or solution containing a vitamin D analogue that treats mild to moderate psoriasis along with other treatments. 3.Anthralin. This medication helps slow skin cell growth. Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp) can also remove scales and make skin smoother.  4.Topical retinoids. These are vitamin A derivatives that may decrease inflammation. 5.Calcineurin inhibitors. Calcineurin inhibitors — tacrolimus (Prograf) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) — reduce inflammation and plaque buildup. Calcineurin inhibitors are not recommended for long-term or continuous use because of a potential increased risk of skin cancer and lymphoma.  6.Salicylic acid. Available over-the-counter (nonprescription) and by prescription, salicylic acid promotes sloughing of dead skin cells and reduces scaling.  7.Moisturizers. Moisturizing creams alone won t heal psoriasis, but they can reduce itching, scaling and dryness. Moisturizers in an ointment base are usually more effective than are lighter creams and lotions. Apply immediately after a bath or shower to lock in moisture. Best regards.