What is the Exorex Psoriasis Management System?
The Exorex range, including compatible moisturisers and cleansers is:-
EXOREX LOTION Coal Tar Solution 5% v/w Cutaneous Emulsion
All products in the Exorex Management System have been designed to work together to help you control your psoriasis. This means that you can use one or more products in the range in conjunction with EXOREX LOTION. The compatible products, which may be used with EXOREX LOTION, are also fragrance free and colourant free.
EXOREX LOTION is the most important product in the Exorex Management System providing relief from psoriasis. It is a patented formulation containing prepared coal tar (5% v/w) in a base containing a complex of esterified essential fatty acids.
Psoriasis – Some Basic Rules
With regular treatment it may be possible to control psoriasis and you may remain symptom free for long periods of time. In addition to following the Exorex Management System the following points should be noted:
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Never Irritate Lesions
Avoid irritants such as perfumed and/or coloured soaps, shampoos, shower gels, body creams, baby oils and moisturisers.
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Never Allow Lesions to Become Excessively Dry
Moisturise as often as needed between EXOREX LOTION applications, using compatible moisturisers such as EXOREX MOISTURISING CREAM for the body and EXOREX SCALP MOISTURISER for the scalp.
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Be Careful With Alcohol Consumption
Some people feel their psoriasis can be triggered or made worse by drinking alcohol. Therefore we recommend that you avoid drinking alcohol, especially during the first 3 months of your treatment programme.
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Avoid Contact Irritants
Certain detergents, deodorants, hair dyes, perfumes and after-shaves can act as triggers. Therefore it is worth keeping a watchful eye on your particular trigger substance and avoid wherever possible.
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Be Aware of your Diet
Again, some people feel that certain foods can aggravate psoriasis. The ‘problem’ foods vary greatly from one sufferer to another, therefore you may need to discover what, if any, foods have an effect on your own condition by eating things in isolation and noting whether there are any changes to your condition.
How To Use The Products in the Exorex Range
BODY
Before each treatment, cleanse the affected areas gently using non-irritant compatible cleansers. Pat dry – avoid harsh rubbing.
In the morning, apply EXOREX LOTION to the affected areas of your body. Don’t worry about Lotion getting on good skin – no harm will be done. Apply sufficient Lotion so that it dries in approx. 2 minutes. If it dries well before, you have not applied enough. If it dries well after 2 minutes, you have applied too much, and are simply wasting Lotion.
Once the Lotion has dried, we suggest that you apply a moisturiser such as EXOREX MOISTURISING CREAM to the affected areas (on top of the Lotion) and massage in gently until it disappears and dries.
Repeat the regime at midday (if at all possible) and again in the evening.
Note: You should not apply EXOREX LOTION to the body more than 3 times daily. However, there is no restriction in daily use of EXOREX MOISTURISING CREAM. Therefore, you may wish to apply it in between Lotion applications to help reduce itching and irritation, maintain moisture and help remove scaling.
SCALP
Shampoo hair in the morning (or evening if you prefer) with a compatible non-irritant shampoo such as EXOREX HAIR & BODY SHAMPOO.
Apply EXOREX LOTION to the affected areas of the scalp and massage in lightly for a minute (again, do not worry about getting EXOREX LOTION on “good skin” – no harm will be done). Apply EXOREX SCALP MOISTURISER to the affected areas of the scalp and massage in lightly for about a minute. (If you are also using EXOREX LOTION on your body you may find it easier to apply the SCALP MOISTURISER to your scalp after applying Lotion to the affected areas of your body).
DO NOT RINSE OFF. Repeat at midday (if at all possible) without shampooing hair. Repeat midday regime at night. At this time you can replace SCALP MOISTURISER with EXOREX MOISTURISING CREAM if you feel this would be more beneficial.
With the EXOREX LOTION and SCALP MOISTURISER, only you will know that you are using anything. Simply put a brush/comb through your hair once dry.
Results – Does Exorex Work?
When you begin using EXOREX as suggested, the initial “treatment phase” can take 60 to 90 days. Many sufferers may begin to see a marked improvement in their psoriasis during this period. However, it can sometimes take longer for improvement to occur. Remember no two sufferers are the same.