Sperm can live for only a few hours inside the vagina, and even less than that outside the human body, exposed to the open air. If the sperm survive to enter the less hostile environment of the female reproductive tract beyond the cervix, they can survive for up to five days.
The systemics that are most commonly used to treat psoriasis in the UK are Methotrexate, Ciclosporin and Acitretin. Click here for more information on Methotrexate, its dosing regime and side effects. Click here for more information on Ciclosporin, its dosing regime and side effects.
Over-the-Counter Corticosteroid Cream. For most people, over-the-counter corticosteroid creams are the first line of defense against the pervasive itch of psoriasis. Hydrocortisone 1% cream is a commonly used OTC anti-itch medication. Hydrocortisone can be highly effective in the short term. For example, one study found that after four weeks, more than two-thirds of people using hydrocortisone saw their psoriasis rash clear up completely.