Psoriasis of the Scalp eradicated

[Delgor]

Hello I am new to this site but have had psoriasis of the scalp for over 20 years and probably like most others have tried various creams, lotions and potions which would give temporary relief but didn't cure it. I also have a thyroid condition and upon reading up found that patients with psoriasis have an increased incidence of thyroid disease which may be useful for members to know.

I also read that psoriasis patients are associated with dysbiosis of gut microbiome - something I am working on already and that they also may have abnormal levels of zinc and copper and have found to be deficient in selenium and vit D. I know my vit D levels are fine and I haven't as yet tested for mineral deficiencies but will be soon but I started taking 100 mcg of selenium daily and amazingly my scalp is now completely clear and the awful irritation gone forever I hope. I just wanted to pass this on in case it may be of help to anyone on this forum.

[awwestwood]

I stopped using hair shampoo about 7 years ago and that pretty much cured my itchy flaky scalp - it still gets a bit itchy in the late evening, but nothing like as bad as it was. I just rinse my hair in the shower with warm water in the morning, that's all. Another tip for dealing with an itchy scalp is to rinse it in roobos or redbush tea - that also helps greatly.

[Delgor in reply to awwestwood]

I'ts good to hear that you found an answer to your problem. Unfortunately, I believe mine to be genetic as my brother suffers with it over different parts of his body and I may possibly have psoriatic arthritis as well so obviously delving deeper.

[Thecraftyadder in reply to awwestwood]

Very interesting about rooibos rinse. I drink the stuff but hadn't heard that. I found a diluted apple cider vinegar rinse has helped with itching

[Sojourn12]

Thank you for sharing. How long after you started taking the selenium did your scalp clear up?

[Delgor in reply to Sojourn12]

It probably took 2-3 months - I can't honestly say for sure. I've now just got a blood test to do from my GP which I shall be doing next week to check on selenium levels, zinc and copper.😊

[Thecraftyadder]

Thanks that's interesting to know about the thyroid link as I was going to ask my GP to check mine due to weight gain and fatigue. I started selenium supplements about 5years ago as I have another condition that seems to knock my immune system (endometriosis) but I was found vitamin D deficient so I've been on a prescribed high dose ever since. I do have gut issues which seems to mean I don't absorb it. It's really interesting to see the tie up.

[Delgor in reply to Thecraftyadder]

You could help yourself immensely by reading up on the Thyroid UK site run by Health Unlocked. Unfortunately GP's really don't know enough about the thyroid and mostly only test the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) whereas you really need to know the FT4 and FT3 levels. Also you will be advised to check vitamin levels Vit D, Ferritin, B12, and Folate as these all need to be optimum to help your thyroid work the best it can but again GP's aren't well versed in nutrition and you will be told you are fine even if your levels are at the bottom of the range. It is a very complicated subject and my advice to you is to read up as much as you can to advocate for yourself because even hospital endocrinologists appear to be diabetes specialists and not fit for purpose. Hopefully you may be one of the lucky ones who just needs some levothyroxine to help put you right but I would still urge you to read up.

~Best Wishes~