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Hey Everyone New Here I Am At My Wits End! I Just Scratched My Ankle Almost To The Bone!! I Have A Patch That Will Not Stop Being Itchy.???

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Youngsville, NC
January 7
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It sounds like you're really struggling with intense itching, and I'm sorry you're going through this. Scratching can worsen psoriasis and lead to the itch-scratch cycle, which damages the skin further. To help manage this, try moisturizing frequently, using over-the-counter products like those with salicylic acid or coal Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're really struggling with intense itching, and I'm sorry you're going through this. Scratching can worsen psoriasis and lead to the itch-scratch cycle, which damages the skin further. To help manage this, try moisturizing frequently, using over-the-counter products like those with salicylic acid or coal tar, and keeping your nails short. Avoid hot water and consider topical treatments. For more tips, visit: [Psoriasis and Itching: 4 Ways To Manage the Itch](https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/itch-...).

January 7
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Sarna is an anti itch cream and works well for me. Cortisone cream with vitamins A, D and E (equate brand from Walmart)also helps with itching.

January 15
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I’ve had some luck with hydrocortisone cream on deep, burning itch that hasn’t yet broken out. Sometimes it’s enough to calm it down before the cycle starts. And I switched to Aquaphor Ointment for dry scaly patches.

January 15

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