If you’re one of the roughly 8 million people in the U.S. who has psoriasis, the good news is that the skin condition is controllable with medication, and future research for a cure looks promising.

Psoriasis is a common skin ailment that’s not contagious. It causes fast skin cell reproduction, which results in dry, red patches of thick skin from the excess build-up. The affection often affects elbows, knees and the scalp. Psoriasis is chronic and incurable, but it improves and worsens periodically. Sometimes, the condition can clear up for years. It tends to become worse in the winter months and gets better in warmer months with exposure to increased sunlight.

For mild cases, psoriasis can often be treated by topical sprays, lotions, gels and creams. A product like NeoStrata PSORENT Psoriasis Topical Solution can relieve the itching, redness and irritation caused by the malady. When you use these products regularly, they can prevent recurrence. A moisturizing cream like Rilastil – Deliskin can reduce redness and soothes on contact, as well as improve the appearance of the problem on a long-term basis. Smooth it on for visibly improved skin.