How to Treat Psoriasis: The Two-Step Routine

Step 1: The Emollient (The Foundation)

This is your medical moisturiser. Think of it as giving your skin a drink of water and a protective raincoat.

• What it does: Hydrates skin, reduces scaling, and provides a barrier.
• How to use: Apply generously, at least once or twice a day, every single day (even when skin looks good).
• Technique: Smooth it gently across the skin in the direction of hair growth.

Step 2: The Active Treatment (The Repair Team)

This is the cream or ointment containing the medicine (often a steroid or Vitamin D). It is the “specialist repair team” doing the heavy lifting.

• What it does: Reduces inflammation and slows down rapid skin cell growth.
• How to use: Apply thinly, and only on the patches of psoriasis themselves (avoiding healthy skin).

The Golden Rule: The 30-Minute Gap

This is the most important part of the routine.

• Apply your Emollient first.
• Wait 30 minutes.
• Apply your Active Treatment.

Why?: Waiting stops the active medicine from being diluted by the moisturiser and makes sure it works properly.