Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Psoriasis is an immune mediated disease and is characterized by the presence of well defined, thick scaly plaques mainly involving the scalp, and extensor surfaces like hands, feet, elbow, knee, lower back etc. The disease has a chronic course and the course is fluctuated by remissions and relapses, however there is no permanent cure for psoriasis. Specific topical treatment for psoriatic plaques consists of potent topical steroids either plain or in combination with salicylic acid. These are available in ointment form for plaques involving the body and as lotions/gels/foam form for scalp psoriasis. Diprovate plus prescribed by your dermatologist contains betamethasone propionate, which is a potent topical steroid. Topical Vitamin D analogues like calcipotriol, calcipotriene etc are also effective for localized plaque psoriasis. They are steroid sparing agents and unlike potent topical steroids which can cause skin atrophy, these can be used over a long duration Besides specific remedies for psoriasis, moisturizers form an important part in the management of psoriasis because of the thick scaly nature of the plaques. Moisturizers enhance the penetration of topical active ingredients as well as prevents or delays side effects like skin atrophy etc. I would suggest that you continue with the prescribed medication and follow up with your doctor regularly, once every 2 weeks Regards