We receive more visits from people searching for information on psoriasis then any other search. Udder cream has been used for generations as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. This is because it is a hard working cream designed to keep the skin moist and supple, and is full of skin repair ingredients designed to speed up healing. It lacks the additives used by most creams to make it more marketable, such as strong perfumes and colours.

The following is from "New Health UK" magazine titled Psoriasis :Helping yourself can speed up recovery.

"You should avoid biological washing powders and fabric conditioners. Toiletries are another important consideration. Soaps with perfume and colouring can irritate. Use a non-detergent soap and avoid bubble baths that contain detergents."

Almost all the commercial soap and liquid "gentle cleansers" are detergent based containing either sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate.

We attribute the reduction in the itching and irritation associated with psoriasis that our customers have experienced to be a result of the very mild nature of the milk soap and the natural ingredients of the udder cream. MooGoo soap is even more gentle than a natural soap as it contains fresh milk to assist in washing.

Coal Tar Treatments.

The following is from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration guidelines:

"All coal tar preparations contain mutagens and are potentially carcinogenic. Justification in the use of coal tar preparations in terms of benefits versus risk should be provided....Not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age except under the supervision of a physician" (http://www.tga.gov.au/docs/pdf/argom_9.pdf)

In addition to this, from a reading of various psoriasis newsgroups and personal experience, coal tar treatments seemed to have little if any benefit.

Try and resist the urge to believe in a miracle cure. It is the nature of the disease that sufferers would like it cured at any cost and this is often exploited with many miracle cures available, some with very sophisticated marketing. A visit to the following website may save you money as it exposes many of the psoriasis rip-offs currently operating:

Psoriasis. Hall of Shame :http://www.pinch.com/skin/pshame.html

 

General Information

Psoriasis is a skin condition in which red, scaly patches develop and show on the skin. These areas are most common on the scalp, elbows and knees, but can occur on any areas of the body.

Symptoms of psoriasis vary from person to person. The effects may include:

Shocks and infections can trigger attacks
An accident, nervous shock or a bacterial, viral or fungal skin infection can make psoriasis appear.

Some people report that a change of climate can help relieve the symptoms. There are many support groups including the Psoriasis Association of Australia.

Creams and medicines can relieve symptoms
It is very important to keep your skin moisturized as dry skin can lead to scratching.

You should:
Prevent your skin from drying out.
Keep fingernails and toenails short to prevent damage to the skin from scratching.
Ultraviolet light and PUVA phototherapy.
Medications - such as Methotrexate, Tigason, Cyclosporin and Calcipotriol.

Avoid creams with potential irritants. Simple is often best for psoriasis sufferers.

 

 

We all hope that a cure for the disease will be found soon.