Does Anyone Know Any Home Remedies For Psoriasis Of The Scalp?
i have severe dry skin of the scalp (psoriasis) does anyone know any home rememdies that could calm the itching and flaking
i have severe dry skin of the scalp (psoriasis) does anyone know any home rememdies that could calm the itching and flaking
There is no magic cure for scalp psoriasis. Treatment is temporarily effective, and may need to be continued for quite a while.
If you have psoriasis of the scalp, it helps to wash your hair daily.
Moderate sunlight exposure of the scalp is often helpful. Avoid sunburn, since psoriasis may develop in areas of injured skin.
Treatment:
1. First apply tar shampoo such as Tarsum, which is available from us, to the scalp. Rub the liquid into the scalp, then wait 15-20 minutes before showering. If you have light colored hair you may want to use a medicated shampoo instead, such as Head & Shoulders or Sebulex, because tar shampoos can discolor the hair.
2. Next wash the scalp with the Tarsum. If you have light colored hair you may want to use a medicated shampoo instead, such as Head & Shoulders or Sebulex, because tar shampoos can discolor the hair.
3. Your doctor may prescribe a cortisone lotion to rub into your scalp after shampooing or before bed.
4. Sometimes you must take a break from your regimen for a few days because the psoriasis will become resistant to treatment. After pausing for several days, the psoriasis should again respond to treatment.
If all of the above treatments fail, you should warm olive oil on the stove, making sure it is not too hot, and then rub it into your scalp. Next, wrap a towel around your head and let it soak for 30 minutes. Then proceed to step two above.
I also have psoriasis on my scalp, but unfortunately do not know any SAFE home remedies. Everyone’s skin reacts differently, but what has worked for me is Neutrogena T-Sal shampoo. [There is also T-Gel but T-Sal works better.] Use it AT LEAST once a week (up to 2-3 times). Make sure you massage it into your scalp really well and leave it on for a couple minutes.
I’ve never found home remedies to be reliable so I highly recommend this. Of course if you are able, see a dermatologist.
I have heard; soak your head in vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes then wash with shampoo. Sometimes dry scalp needs to be treated by a doctor, b/c it can be caused by a fungus. In which case you will be prescribed a special shampoo that will rid you of the annoying itch and flakes.