scalp psoriasis
I have had psoriasis for over 20 years now…also been coloring my hair for
about the last 15 years. I personally have never had a problem with the
scalp lesions being effected by the hair color…quite the opposite actually.
I will notice less of a scaling in the weeks after coloring. (this was
before I started using the shampoo below)
About a year ago a friend suggested Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Oil shampoo which
I have been using about every 3rd day..I wash my hair everyday…and have
found that using the shampoo keeps the plaques from building up and I don’t
have a problem at all with any sort of flaking which I had prior to using the
shampoo. I lather & let the shampoo sit about 10 minutes..it’s got a nice
tingly feeling….then rinse and use a regular conditioner. Someone told me
that there is a generic available for this shampoo at the beauty supply
stores but have not tried it.
February 25th, 2003 at 10:33 pm
Before going gung-ho on cures for scalp problems, make sure you’ve eliminated
the causes. Many ingredients commonly used in shampoos are skin irritants
and can cause contact dermatitis. Ingredients to avoid:
Imidazolidinyl Urea & Diazonlindinyl urea (also known as Germall II and
Germall 115). Primary cuses of contact dermatitis.
Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, and Ethylparaben. Have caused many allergic reactions
and skin rashes.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Causes eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, and
scalp scurf.
Stearalkonium Chloride. Causes allergic reactions.
Good brands to look for that avoid all of the above are Aubrey Organics, and
Giovanni. Giovanni makes a fantastic Tea Tree oil shampoo. (wonderful,
tingly feel.) Before I began avoiding the above ingredients, I was plagued
by an itchy, flaky, sometimes oozy scalp. I shampoo daily, using the tea
tree at least once a week. I find it best to avoid the above ingredients in
skin creams too. I have two different sunscreens, almost identical except
one has methylparaben. I found that one aggrevated any skin lesions.
Kathleen
February 26th, 2003 at 1:44 am
I must thank everyone for all your advice and ideas on my scalp problem. I
truely appreciate it!
Wanda
May 10th, 2003 at 12:58 am
I would like to know whether fluid formation under the skin may be
associated with scalp psoriasis. In my case, I have a sensation of fluid
that seems to form under a psoriasis and then drain under the skin to the
areas above my ears and behind my eyes. Often, it feels as if I have water
in my ears. On other occasions, my eyes become irritated and water.
I’ve already seen two dermatologists about this. One said that the
psoriasis had become infected and prescribed an antifungal treatment (which
did reduce the inflammation). The fluid sensation, however, remained. At
that point, he said that the infection had probably damaged some nerve
endings and that if it continued I should see a neurologist. I saw another
dermatologist and she said that she can’t treat what she can’t see. As far
as she was concerned, there was nothing to treat.
This is not just a trivial annoyance. Is there anyone on this list who has
had a similar condition? If so, what is the proper course of treatment?
May 10th, 2003 at 2:51 pm
Dear Peter, try T-GEL therapeutic shampoo and T-GEL conditioner by
Neutrogena, this should get rid of most of the Psoriasis from your scalp
just follow the instructions on the bottle. Also get some Slippery Elm Bark
powder and have a teaspoon every morning half hour before breakfast leave it
stand for about 10-15 minutes before drinking it this will help control your
Psoriasis,also try internal cleansing diets and high colon enema’s done by a
professional. Good luck Vince
May 18th, 2003 at 10:51 am
Vincent: you can avoid the expense of the "high colon enema" by using the
"Fibre" from Shaperite. Same as a purge if used one pkt three times per day.
If you use one per day you’d have a clean whistle and the knowlege that the
black walnut ingredient is not tolerated by internal parasites. People
"worm" their pets but not themselves. I wonder why.
Silvia
May 18th, 2003 at 4:09 pm
Hello SILVIA, you have my attention about "shaperite" I do not know this
product as I am writing to you from Melbourne Australia, could you Email me
some more information regarding Shaperite its manufacturer and the
ingrediants in it. If it works as well as you say as a High enema its worth
a try. Vince
November 15th, 2003 at 5:23 am
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From: John Doe
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:55:27 -0800 (PST)
From: John Doe
Subject: Re: scalp psoriasis??
Chanukah, for scalp problem, use a Tar based shampoo,
like Denorex Medicated, or CVS makes their own brand
of Tar Shampoo. This will help a lot !!
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November 15th, 2003 at 12:03 pm
My mother uses Dovonex shampoo and twice-daily scalp drops because she says
tar-based shampoos break her out. The Dovonex dries out her scalp, but it does
help keep the psoriasis under control. I think it’s pretty expensive but the
dermatologist gave her a lot of sample bottles.
November 16th, 2003 at 12:38 am
Hello,
Being the type who will only use natural solution as
much as possible, I found for myself that a shampoo
named Psoriasil made by Home Health (it comes in two
types, one with a ‘tar’ type ingredient and the other
is not) along with extra vitamin d, zic and b12 and a
good multiple. It will take approximately six to ten
weeks to see some results.
A link to additional information is:
Thanks.
Samuel
May 2nd, 2006 at 11:23 am
Hi I am new here. Any advice on how to manage scalp psoriasis? It is
ruining my life. Thanks.
May 13th, 2006 at 7:20 am
Hi, I had scalp psoriasis a while back. I found that Boots the
Chemist sell a cold tar shampoo called "Polytar". I used this every
other day for a few months and my scalp cleared up beautifully.
Give it a try! Alternatively, I also used a shampoo called Exorex
which is available on prescription from your GP, you can buy it over
the counter, but it can be quite pricey. The Polytar shampoo costs
just under £4 a bottle, which might seem expensive, but it lasts
quite well and it worked for me.
I’m assuming that you live in the UK, apologies if this is incorrect!
Good Luck!!