candy, it's always gonna be there, sadly. I dunno about you, but psoriasis is very embarassing for me because it's only on my face and when the weather changes to winter, it gets worse than ever, and when my stress level is up, it flares up full force and makes my skin very flaky and red. My suggest to keep it from flaring up so often is to wash the areas daily (and if it's on your face, don't use soap on it) and you don't need all that expensive prescription stuff. I went through everything with the dermo. and nothing worked long-term with me... The only thing that has helped it is Lubriderm Advanced Therapy cream lotion. Apply it everyday when you wake up and after showering it. Make sure you rub it in good to where it's fully moisterized into your skin... I've suggested this to 3 other people and it's worked for them as well, so maybe it'll work for you too. Just remember, sometimes the stress or weather is so complicating, not even the best medication in the world will keep it from flaring up.