an emollient hydrates and thus softens the scaly, hyperkeratotic surface of the psoriatic plaques
it is an active but weak treatment for psoriasis
the twice-daily application of emollients such as yellow soft paraffin or aqueous cream led to a reduction in itching, soreness, redness, scaling, and lesional extension in about 35% of patients (1)
Reference:
Wood AJ, (1995). Treatment of psoriasis, NEJM, 332 (9), 581-7.
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