Know the treatment options for scalp psoriasis

It is said that nearly 3% of the general population suffers from psoriasis but it is still a relatively rare skin condition. Today, we discuss a specific type of psoriasis--Scalp psoriasis.

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Psoriasis can often be confused with dandruff and that is because flaking is one of the major psoriasis symptoms. Psoriasis flakes, however, can be way more severe than dandruff and can be identified by their white/silvery colour. If you are suffering from scalp psoriasis, you may see redness or thick scales on the scalp with a tight and itchy sensation. It might cover your entire scalp and may even extend to the behind your ears and on to your forehead. It causes inflammation, scaling and thickening of the skin. Psoriasis is even tougher to deal with when it is on the scalp because your hair is hiding it.

The primary psoriasis cause is still unknown but doctors believe it has got to do with an abnormal immune system. It occurs when your skin cells reproduce faster than required. A patient suffering from psoriasis will take just a few days to reproduce the same amount of skin cells as opposed to a non-sufferer who might take up to 28 days. Let's jump on to the various treatment approaches available out there.

Also read: What causes psoriasis scalp?

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Conventional treatment

The most common psoriasis treatments are designed to work in a way that it soothes the inflammation in the skin and reduce the overproduction of skin cells. These treatments include topical creams, vitamin D derivatives and coal tar formulations. You need to keep a couple of things in mind before the application of these medications. Wash and dry your hands always and apply it on the scalp, section by section, don't just smear it all over. Gently massage the formulation on to the affected regions. Be careful that the cream does not run off to your forehead or back of your neck and always wash hands afterwards. Consult a doctor for the right dosage of these medications.

Of course, one can always opt for oral steroids to calm down the immune system. Needless to say, these treatment methods may present some side-effects such as nausea, headaches, chest infection, weight loss, just to name a few. You might want to look for an alternative if you want to avoid these side-effects completely. Enter Homeopathy.

Homeopathic treatment

At the end of the day, it all comes down to homeopathy. It doesn't matter if you are choosing homeopathy out of curiosity, someone's recommendation or sheer desperation. Eventually, all roads lead to homeopathy and rightfully so. Homeopathy treats the psoriasis conditions by digging deep and taking out the principal cause. Manier times it can be accompanied by other medical conditions like hair loss or arthritis (psoriasis arthritis). It becomes imperative in these cases that the individual is evaluated on all accounts. At Dr Batra's®, tailor-made medicines are provided based on those findings.