Scalp psoriasis

[Jeanetticks]

I have a bad case of scalp psoriasis, nothing is working. It's getting to the stage were it's embarrassing. If I turn my head flakes fly off and the itching is driving me crazy. Any tips welcome

[Hidden]

Do you moisturise it nightly? I haven't tried this because last time my scalp psoriasis was bad so was the rest of my body and I was overwhelmed by the amount of managing involved. But now that the flare is over I'm much more conscientious about managing the remaining patches on my feet and legs and I've had great results from applying Balneum cream daily.

I don't think I was given an equivalent cream or oil specifically for the scalp but I'm reliably informed that applying such a thing nightly ..... yes, rubbing it all over the scalp every night till you look like a complete spiv and, presumably, putting a towel over the pillow ..... can work well for some. If you've not tried this it might well be worth asking your GP or dermatologist for a suitable product and then giving your scalp the full-on greasy mess treatment.

[Ladyblue in reply to Hidden]

Hi coconut oil from the health shop is good for scalp psoriasis X good luck

[glennigogs in reply to Hidden]

Have you been offered Betnovate scalp lotion - its not too greasy, and I find it works really well. It is liquid and has a nozzle so you can apply it just to the skin.

Careful what moisturiser you use as a lot of them have alcohols in them that will soak into the skin and further irritate it.

[Jeanetticks in reply to glennigogs]

I was offered that and now trying cocois, it smells like tar and pasty. U put on effected area for an hour. It seems to be leaving clumps in my hair tho! I'll persevere

[fsughra]

Hi there

Try rubbing coconut oil into your scalp at night, massage well, tie the hair back. Leave overnight and wash out next morning, should help....I hope so

[glennigogs]

Same problem, always having to use betnovate scalp lotion, however I have tried Vosene shampoo recently, and it seems to be working, even though it is supposed to be only for dandruff. It is fairly aggressive, as it contains salicylic acid, to reduce the flaking, but I have also noticed that the itching has gone down too

I bought it originally to stop the flaking, and was surprised when the irritation was reduced. I bought mine from poundland, but it is available elsewhere

boots.com/en/Vosene-Origina...

[glennigogs]

Also, I would suggest you look at the shampoo you are using, as no amount of moisturising or oiling overnight will help if you are washing it off the next morning with something you are intolerant or allergic to. A lot of topical moisturisers contain alcohols which soak into the skin and exasperate the drying and irritation over the long term, even though they seem soothing at first.

[maria1973]

i too have bad psoriasis on scalp it was so bad last year that my hair started falling out i was devastated, even more so to learn that my hair loss is permanent my specialist is proposing to give me dermajet injections in my scalp ouch! dont know if itll be successful but dont know what else to do