Remedies and Tips To Cure Your Dry Scalp
Different Treatments for Psoriasis on Scalp
A generic psoriasis medicine cannot be used as a universal cure all for the whole body.
Different parts of the body need different types or delivery systems of psoriasis medicine. The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis director Dr Neil Korman asserts that to treat psoriasis on scalp, topical medicated shampoo, sprays, tar products, gels, liquids and soaps are to be utilized. The challenge however is to be able to get the medication directly onto the scalp and not the hair.
In order for the medicine to be in direct contact with the scalp a pre-application procedure must be adhered to for maximum absorption. First loosen the scales on the scalp by soaking it in tepid water. Another pre-psoriasis on scalp medication process would be to apply some slightly warm olive oil onto the scalp then wrap the head in a towel. After letting it sit for several hours the scales can be carefully combed out. Lastly now that the scales have been removed the medicine can be applied. Most preparations for this condition will need to be left on the scalp for at least a couple of minutes and at most overnight before washing out. If the medication is a tar product, it may stain the bed sheets so investing in a good quality shower cap can lessen the mess. For a majority after about two months of using the treatment the outbreak would have cleared and as maintenance the continued used of a medicated shampoo which may contain salicylic acid, tar, ketoconazole, selenium sulfide or pyrithione zinc a couple of times a week should suffice.
Other methods of psoriasis on scalp treatment are usually combined with the topical creams earlier discussed for a shorter and more effective treatment period. One partner method is the prescription of oral medication such as Methotroxate or retinoid to inhibit cell production and minimizes scaling. Another fairly new treatment is the use of phototherapy or ultraviolet light. Since the increased activity of white blood cells causes the skin cells to produce too much hence the scaling, killing white blood cells by ultraviolet light exposure then reduces flaking. Although in 2004 a study on Clinical & Experimental Dermatology found that 60% of patients showed progress with exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light caution must be exercised a sunburn can exacerbate psoriasis. Lastly, as outbreaks of Psoriasis are linked to stress triggers it is best cultivate a healthy lifestyle that incorporates stress reduction and clean living.