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Long-term inflammatory skin condition that may involve the joints
Symptoms may include thickened white and red skin patches that are scaly and itchy
Cause unknown but may involve factors such as family heredity, weakened immune system and other factors
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but onset most often occurs by early adulthood
May be mild to severe
Usually not life threatening
Treatments
Keep your skin healthy and use lotion frequently
Avoid long periods of sun exposure
Soak in a bath with bath oil or bath salts for 15 minutes each day
Avoid hot water
FOR ITCHING
Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch
Moisturize daily
Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin
Avoid scratching
Cut fingernails short, and consider wearing gloves at night to prevent scratching
Use mild, fragrance free soap and laundry detergent
Cover area with cold wet bandages or take a cool bath
Over-the-counter medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Hydrocortisone cream
Diphenhydramine
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