Exorex Treatment for Psoriasis (My Experience of Psoriasis)

Member Name: foxster27

Product:	My Experience of Psoriasis
Date:	18/05/04 (2529 review reads)
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Advantages: Can be very effective, Relatively Clean to use

Disadvantages: Expensive, Lotion is smelly

Exorex is the first off the shelf product for Psoriasis that I have found to be helpful in treating my skin condition. In fact I would go as far as to say that, for me, it has been better than a lot of the Prescription only preparations I have used over the years. I have been using Exorex for about the past 5 years now and I have been very happy with the way in which it has been able to keep my Psoriasis under control and even make some patches disappear. I had generally been using it once daily to maintain my condition and have been pleased with the results. Over the past 2 months (for reason which I do not understand) my Psoriasis has flared up very badly and have developed a splattering of patches across my body. It should be said that medicines can work differently for everyone and even for me at the moment Exorex is struggling to rid me of stubborn scaly patches, but it does seem to be containing the problem. I have NEVER experienced any unwanted side effects from using this product.

Exorex is coal tar based (1% coal tar) is purely for the treatment of Psoriasis and only comes in a lotion which is light brown in colour that will stain clothes if directly applied but not if properly absorbed into the skin. It is non-greasy and very easily absorbed into the skin. It has quite a strong smell which I assume is due to the Coal Tar. I personally think it smells like tobacco and have gotten used to it by now. It is (as far as I?m aware) only available in 100ml size bottle but lasts quite long depending on the amount of skin you need to treat.

Other Ingredients: Vitamin E 0.3%
Complex of Esterified Essential Fatty Acids
PEG 40 Hydrogenated Caster Oil
Polysorbate 80
Xanthan Gum
Industrial Methylated Spirits
Water

For use by Adults and children over 12 years

Manufacturer?s instructions for use: Ensure all areas of the affected skin are clean. Apply a thin layer of Exorex Lotion two
or three times daily to theses areas. Massage gently and leave to dry.

Exorex cost approx £14.99 which is quite expensive but is now available on prescription from your G.P. Over the counter/off the shelf it is available from Boots.

Exorex is manufactured by Forest Laboratories UK Ltd, Kent, UK.

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