Posted on August 31, 2009 in Latest News
Scalp psoriasis is found usually in those who are patients who are suffering from psoriasis. In this condition flakes which are fine like dandruff to thick plaques adheres the skin. In severe cases scalp psoriasis can extend beyond the hairline down the forehead on to the face and sometimes back of the ears are also involved.
Home Remedies For Scalp Psoriasis:
Some of the home remedies which can be easily followed for curing scalp psoriasis are:
- You must rinse your scalp daily or every other day with a product having Dead Sea salt. You either mix the product in your shampoo or directly go for the shampoo having Dead Sea salt in them.
- Massage you scalp with equal parts of aloe Vera and jojoba oil. Mix them together and apply at night so that it could soak properly in the night.
- Make a hair mask by combining 1 overripe avocado with 1 tsp. of olive oil and 1 tsp. of honey and apply it all over the scalp and your scalp with shower cap. Leave this for 30 – 60 minutes and wash it off with regular water. This mask can be applied once or twice the week.
- Variations of flaxseed can include in your diet. The natural oil which is present in the seeds which help in calming down the condition.
- Relax and enjoy your skin and hair. Worry and tension will increase you infection. So relax and enjoy.
Prescription Scalp Psoriasis:
The treatment for scalp psoriasis can be done by using any of the following:
- The medications which are used for treating scalp psoriasis include those ingredients which are used for treating body psoriasis. Creams are not very in use as they create mess on the scalps. So, oils, shampoos, foams are recommended for the purpose.
- Drugs which are normally recommended are keratolytics, corticosteroids, dovonex. 10 day course of antifungal pill Ketoconazole is effective.
- Phototherapy treatment for curing scalp psoriasis is also available. A comb like device carrying ultraviolet rays is used for curing this disease. But it is more better for cancer purposes.
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