MyPsoriasisTeam

It sounds like you have a solid bedtime routine going — unperfumed is definitely the right call! A few things worth considering that could be contributing to bedtime flares:

Your shower itself
- Water temperature matters — hot water can dry out and irritate skin, so lukewarm is better
- Pat skin dry gently rather than Show Full Answer

It sounds like you have a solid bedtime routine going — unperfumed is definitely the right call! A few things worth considering that could be contributing to bedtime flares:

Your shower itself:
- Water temperature matters — hot water can dry out and irritate skin, so lukewarm is better
- Pat skin dry gently rather than rubbing

After your shower:
- Moisturizing immediately after (within a few minutes) helps lock in moisture
- Heavy creams or ointments work best at night since you won't be worrying about staining clothes
- One MyPsoriasisTeam member even suggested keeping lotion in the fridge for a soothing, cooling effect

Your bedroom environment:
- Heating systems dry out the air significantly at night, which can trigger flares
- A humidifier in your bedroom could make a real difference
- Use distilled or demineralized water in your humidifier to keep it clean

Stress and wind-down:
- Bedtime is when the day's stress can catch up with you, and stress is a well-known psoriasis trigger
- A calming wind-down routine like meditation could help

It would be worth keeping a quick symptom diary to spot any patterns. And of course, chatting with your dermatologist about your nighttime flares is always a good idea!

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