Scalp psoriasis – Causes and Treatment

Scalp Psoriasis Treatment

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I cannot compliment this service enough. I was scratching my head to the bleeding stage at times, I tried every scalp treatment on the market but no relief. I sat at the traffic lights looking at the store and thought why not, I have nothing to loose, except a bleeding scalp. Well after 1 treatment I started to feel better, sleep better and no bleeding. I have finished my 6 restful and beautiful treatments and could not be happier. Completely gone and the before and after photos show that. Hair is thicker and no flakes and no itching. If you are a doubter as I was don’t wait any longer and book in, you won’t regret the decision. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating.

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Scalp psoriasis is a common skin disorder of raised, reddish, often scaly patches, rough to the touch. It can appear as a single patch or several, and can even affect your entire scalp. Further, it can spread to your forehead, the back of your neck or behind and inside your ears.

You can’t catch scalp psoriasis from another person – it’s not contagious. As with other types of skin disorders, doctors don’t know what causes it. However, doctors believe it comes from something going awry with your immune system that causes skin cells to grow too quickly and build up into patches. If a member of your family has had psoriasis then you are more likely to be afflicted with it.

Scalp psoriasis can be short term and almost unnoticeable. But it can also be severe, long lasting, and cause thick, crusted sores. Intense itching can affect your everyday life including your sleep, and scratching a lot can lead to skin infections and hair loss.

Symptoms of mild scalp psoriasis may include only slight, fine scaling. Symptoms of moderate to severe scalp psoriasis include:

  • Scaly, red, bumpy patches
  • Silvery-white scales
  • Dandruff-like flaking
  • Dry scalp
  • Itching
  • Burning or soreness
  • Hair loss
  • Psoriasis commonly appears on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.

Scalp psoriasis itself doesn’t cause hair loss, but scratching,picking at the scaly spots, harsh treatments and the stress that goes along with the condition can lead to temporary loss of hair. Fortunately, your hair usually grows back naturally, without treatment once your skin clears.

Treatment to use directly on your psoriasis include medicated shampoos, creams, gels, lotions, foams, oils, ointments and soaps. You can get most of these products over the counter but stronger ones require a prescription.

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Scalp psoriasis is a common skin disorder that can lead to everything from mild scaling to crusting on the entire scalp, making the scalp look raised, reddish with scaly patches. Sometimes, this popped-up single patch may extend onto the forehead, around the nose, in the beard area, or behind or inside the ears.

Doctors believe that psoriasis comes when there is an imbalance in your immune system, causing skin cells to grow faster and build up into patches. However, it is not contagious, you can’t catch psoriasis from another person, but you are more likely to have it if a family member has had psoriasis.

Scalp psoriasis can be mild and invisible but sometimes severe and cause a thick, crusted sore. The mild one won’t take much time to heal, but severe psoriasis will last longer. Mild scalp psoriasis may include only slight, fine scaling. Both moderate to severe scalp psoriasis can lead to scaly, red, bumpy patches with silvery-white scales, burning or soreness, and dry or oily scalp. Sometimes, if the itchy/dry scalp is not given proper treatment, it can affect your sleep and everyday life, and scratching can lead to skin infections and hair loss.

You will need specialised scalp psoriasis treatment to prevent further growth. At the Australian Hair & Scalp Clinic, our qualified doctors will observe your scalp and recommend you scalp treatment accordingly.

A Clinic to Treat Scalp Psoriasis Naturally

At the Australian Hair & Scalp Clinic, our Trichologist will do a magnified camera examination to rule out similar conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. Your treatment depends on how severe your scalp psoriasis is, how much hair you have and whether it has responded to treatment before. Scalp psoriasis is not the only reason for hair loss; scratching, picking at the scaly spots, stress, and harsh treatment can lead to temporary hair loss.

Our trichologist may recommend special scalp treatment for hair loss; your hair will automatically grow back once your skin clears. These experts may also suggest natural scalp treatment using our TGA-approved herbal products such as medicated shampoos, creams, gels, lotions, foams, oils, ointments, and soaps.

If you are in Brisbane or Melbourne and finding a perfect clinic for your scalp psoriasis treatment, book your consultation with us at https://www.aushair.com.au/consultation/