Calamine lotion for psoriasis

[Maryam]

I´ve used sudocrem in the past to dry out a spot, works like a charm!

[Fred]

I have found since using the Calmine Lotion it has helped with the itching, but when I do get a flake off I have noticed it is moist underneath and the skin starts weeping easily. So I'm wondering if the Calamine is stopping the psoriasis from breathing ?

I have gone back to Coconut Oil in the morning and Calamine Lotion in the evening and it does seem to be drying out better.

I would say Calamine Lotion is great for a quick fix for the itch or to help you get a good nights sleep, but don't get carried away with it and remember to let the psoriasis have a break so the air can get to it.

[artemie]

interesting! Sudocreme; i use it for sore spots in sensitive areas. Only recently, after some googling and it does seem to give relief where vaseline wouldn't.

[Hanna]

This is why I keep going on about sudocrem, it's choc full of zinc oxide, like calamine. I've not tried calamine itself on psoriasis though, must give it a go!

I will use sudo cream if i get a bad patch or have scratched to much!

[Hanna]

I have found since using the Calmine Lotion it has helped with the itching, but when I do get a flake off I have noticed it is moist underneath and the skin starts weeping easily. So I'm wondering if the Calamine is stopping the psoriasis from breathing ?

I have gone back to Coconut Oil in the morning and Calamine Lotion in the evening and it does seem to be drying out better.

I would say Calamine Lotion is great for a quick fix for the itch or to help you get a good nights sleep, but don't get carried away with it and remember to let the psoriasis have a break so the air can get to it.

Great info Fred