Living with psoriasis and managing the condition at home can be tricky at times. Below you can find a selection of video resources which demonstrate how to apply certain psoriasis treatments.
Please note: the following videos and accompanying PDFs have been produced jointly by St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the British Association of Dermatologists for public and patient use.
Remember, if you have any specific concerns related to your psoriasis treatments consult your GP or specialist for advice.
For more information on different treatment types, head over to our treatments for psoriasis page.
This video covers the different types of topical steroids and how to apply them safely.
Accompanying PDF: Topical Steroids How To Guide
Learn more about topical steroids by visiting the webpage or downloading the topical steroids information sheet.
How to use: emollients
This video covers the different types of topical steroids and how to apply them safely.
Accompanying PDF: Emollients How To Guide
Learn more about emollients by visiting the webpage or downloading the emollients information sheet.
Treating scalp psoriasis
This video covers techniques to treat scalp psoriasis, how to apply scalp treatments and removing hard scale.
Accompanying PDF: Scalp Psoriasis How To Guide
Learn more about scalp psoriasis by visiting the webpage or downloading any of the following resources:
This video demonstrates how to apply occlusive dressing over topical steroid creams to help treat your psoriasis, if necessary.
Accompanying PDF: Occlusive Dressings How To Guide
This video demonstrates how to apply paste bandages to help treat your psoriasis, if necessary.
Accompanying PDF: Paste Bandages How To Guide
The following videos, were recorded during Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021 and feature information and advice from experts in nutrition and exercise,
The topics were based on the theme of 'lifestyle factors' which are important to consider when living with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, including diet and exercise.
Consultant Dermatologist and nutrition expert, Dr Thiviyani Maruthappu, and Professor of Health Psychology/Behavioural Medicine at Cardiff University, Professor Christine Bundy, discuss the role of nutrition in psoriasis with our Chief Executive, Helen McAteer.
Session host Dominic Urmston, is joined by Psoriasis Association Trustee and Dermatology Nurse Consultant, Karina Jackson, and Physiotherapist and Rheumatology Clinical Lead, Jack March, to discuss the benefits of exercise for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.