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Suggest Treatment For Psoriasis On Head
My Husbad has Psoriasis on his head and it is like flakes of dandruff on his scalp. He does head bath daily. His face, neck and hands have become very dark due to falling of dandruff but his body is white and this problem he has almost from 3 years.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Scalp psoriasis commonly presents as scaly itchy patches. It is frequently confused with dandruff. Normal antidandruff shampoos are usually not effective in psoriasis.
Treatment of scalp psoriasis is based on coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoos. Coal tar is antiinflammatory and inhibits epidermal hyperproliferation that accompanies psoriasis. Salicylic acid is keratolytic and helps removes scaling.
Since psoriasis is a steroid responsive condition therefore topical steroid lotions are usually effective and first choice therapy in scalp psoriasis. They can be used alone or in combination with salicylic acid.
I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and appropriate prescription.
Regards
Scalp psoriasis commonly presents as scaly itchy patches. It is frequently confused with dandruff. Normal antidandruff shampoos are usually not effective in psoriasis.
Treatment of scalp psoriasis is based on coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoos. Coal tar is antiinflammatory and inhibits epidermal hyperproliferation that accompanies psoriasis. Salicylic acid is keratolytic and helps removes scaling.
Since psoriasis is a steroid responsive condition therefore topical steroid lotions are usually effective and first choice therapy in scalp psoriasis. They can be used alone or in combination with salicylic acid.
I would suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and appropriate prescription.
Regards
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