Conditions
Scalp Psoriasis
Psoriasis affects around 3% of the UK’s population and involves the speeding up of the bodies usual mechanism for replacing skin. Scalp psoriasis involves thick scales and redness that appear around the scalp, normally becoming itchy and inflamed. Other symptoms include tightness and soreness around the head. The normal treatment options include shampoo that can be use at home, but severe scalp psoriasis normally has to be treated by a dermatologist, who may prescribe steroid creams or salicylic acid. Although the condition can return multiple times, it rarely lasts for long periods of time and more generally occurs in flare-ups.
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What can be used to clear the skin and stop the constant ichy sores. My problem is working in the construction industry i have to wear had hats. I find in the summer months when its enevitable the body sweats it flares up and becomes really ichy. Its now becoming worse of a problem and embarrasing just going to get a haircut.
Im 20 and have had sebbohoeic dermatitis which is nearly the same thing for 6 years, it wont go away and i have now have to wear my hair down all the time. I have found the only semi solution is cocois cream which you plaster on your head, but you then literally have to pick off your skin and alot of hair, it hurts but works for a week or so.. is it worth it?! i am no on the waiting list for a specialist hopefully that will work! PS Yeast really makes it worse, so avoid the wine, cider, beer and bread!
co-cois cream is also the only remendy in controlling my psoriasis, i dont use it all the time but especially when i need a hair cut as i find visiting the hairdressers a bit embarressing
Im 17 and i have had psoriasis for most of my life, all over my body and my head is covered in it. I have tried everything from t-gel shampoo & another type of shampoo, neither seem to work. Iv also had 'scalp solution dovonex' which also didnt work. Iv tried many other things which my doctor and dermotologists have perscribed, and it just will not go away. It comes and goes on my body, i feel that being in the sun is the only thing which completely gets rid of it on my body, but as my scalp is hiden from the sun, obviously because of my hair, this doesnt help. Nothing seems to work and its even been stopping me from going in to college and work recently. Can anybody recommend anything?
Hi, i have had psoriasis for 16 years now and have tried all and sundry for this, but have come to the conclusion that nothing works and psoriasis is something you just have to live with! Unfortunately! I understand you saying you cant go to college or work because of this, i have had to give up jobs because of it too and am embarresed too. People are unkind in this world, but chin up you can get through it. x
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I find a combinatorial approach works best i.e i use a shampoo containing selenium sulphide ( brand name: selsun) combined with a shampoo with active ingredient zinc pyrithione ( brand Avon adance techniques). works a charm
i am 10 weeks pregnant and have never had scalp psoriasis until 8weeks ago..can pregnancy trigger it?i have been given shampoo,s by the doctor which are not working..im losing loads of hair and pick at my scalp all day...help please...advice greatfully recieved!!
I have had scalp psorasis for about 2 years now!!! anything to help???? Head and shoulders is far better than Tgel!!!! ANY SUGGESTIONS???? Thanks
I've had psoriasis for approx. 4-5 years and tried everything a doctor has prescribed, have a balanced diet and try not to stress. Also to stop itching I have recently found that Oilatum scalp shampoo is excellent, use maybe 3-4 times a week
I have had Psoraitic Arthritis for a few years. it was so bad I couldnt go to work My scalp was covered from back to front with flakes, I tried many things to clear my scalp the one thing that did clear 90% of the psoraisis and scalp was a antibactirical wash for the body which I also used for my head.I detoxed my body cut out meats. Although this seems to be a life time dis-ease for me I know that I really just need to eat sensibly.
My daughter is 5 years old and has what looks like scalp Psoriasis, she has had it since she was a baby, I saw an episode with a 9 year old girl who had the same thing as my girl, she was prescribed something I cant remember what and she saw improvement after a few months and was alot more confident. Anyone remember what the medication was called?
she had a cream called cariolitic to soften the skin a good hair wash and good combing to remove most of the skin flakes
I have had scalp psoriasis for about a year and a half now, and i'm only thirteen. The doctors prescribed me a prescription for T-Gel, which hasn't worked at all. So i stopped using it and it has cleared up abit sometimes i still find little bits. Is there anyway to get rid of it as i am really embaressed about it and i won't have my hair down, and i'm worried it might come onto the top of my forehead. I also get stressed alot, could psoriasis be the problem?
Hi Rebecca, I believe Stress and food are a major part of the psoriasis, I have it and I have basically cleared my scalp. Boots sell resue remedy for stessful situations this will help you. Also they sell an antiseptic with Tea Tree you can spray your scalp to stop the itching it worke for me.
LMFAO, when i get my hair dyed, the plaques of my psoriasis retain the colour along with my hair. My hair was recently dyed a dark Redish Purple, and when i removed a large bit of plaque (which i do everytime before applying my scalp lotion) I noticed that it was purple!
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