How to Get Rid of Psoriasis Under the Nails
Psoriasis of the nails is a condition that can affect over 50% of people who have psoriasis. This condition can be treated and maintained a number of different ways. Read on to find the treatment that can help your condition the best.
Instructions
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How To get rid of Psoriasis Under the Nails
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Start by soaking your hands and feet in warm water, which can help reduce swelling that psoriasis can cause. Oils and oatmeal bath oil can be added to help reduce the layers of skin that can be built up by psoriasis.
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Use a loofah sponge or pumice stone to gently rub at the affected area under the nail.
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Use medications on the affected area. These can include tar products, salicylic acid, and steroids. Combinations of these may work better than using just one at a time.
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Talk to your doctor about prescription creams and ointments that may be used to treat psoriasis under the nails. When applied, wear gloves on the hands or socks on the feet to keep the medication from rubbing off, at least for a half hour afterwards.
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Get enough sunlight. Many people notice a remarkable improvement in their psoriasis under the nails after they spend time in the sun.
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Try Balneotherapy. These are water-based treatments that are used in Europe and Asia. This includes the use of natural thermal springs, hot springs, mineral and sea water to treat psoriasis.
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Bathe and shower regularly, taking care to lightly scrub the skin affected under the nails well.
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Talk to a doctor about a new drug for psoriasis called Ustekinumab. This is a self-injected drug that has helped many patients with psoriasis and may help if all else happens to fail.
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Tips & Warnings
Many herbal remedies and acupuncture have been claimed to work. These may help with the treatment of under the nail psoriasis as well.
