Psoriasis:
No Appointment Necessary

Aired on Lifetime Television
Sunday, January 7 and February 18
Show 401

It's a skin condition that can cause embarrassment and sometimes a loss of self-esteem. Health Corner Co-Host Dr. Lisa Thornton, talks with Walgreens pharmacist Marcie Fox, PharmD.

Marcie Fox, PharmD

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease that commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin, usually at the elbows, knees and scalp. Sometimes stress and the general effects of winter can make it worse.

Lisa Thornton, MD

Yes, it can. And psoriasis is often treated with topical prescriptions but there are also some over-the-counter products that can help.

Marcie Fox, PharmD

That's true. For people with scalp psoriasis or even just dandruff, tar based shampoos can help improve itching and flaking. And for people who don't have psoriasis but find their skin gets really irritated in the winter there are many different body care products that can help.