Medicated creams and lotions are the best topical treatments for Psoriasis. Creams loaded with Topical corticosteroids, a steroid similar to hydrocortisone, are effective at relieving the symptoms of this disease. These creams are best for treating small areas affected with red patches and redness. They must be applied twice a day on the affected areas on organs like elbow, knees, face, groin and underarms. Calcipotriene is yet another effective cream that works towards reducing the inflammation level in the skin cells. Unlike strong topical steroids, this cream does make the affected region of the skin thin. It is an analogue of Vitamin D; however, one must avoid using it like any other Vitamin D supplement.

Further, there are numerous moisturizers that contain heavy concentration of salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid, and glycolic acid. A combination of all these elements works rigorously at relieving the intensity of the patches and dryness all over the body. Such creams especially prove effective at reducing the appearance of thick psoriasis scales. They should be ideally used thrice a day in order to keep the skin nourished and hydrated. Moreover, bland moisturizers such as Vaseline and Crisco vegetable play a great role at alleviating the dryness on the patches.