It’s Itchy and Scaly and we don’t mean Dandruff...

At least 50% of the 4.5 million adults who have psoriasis (pronounced sore-eye-a-sis) in the United States have scalp psoriasis, a condition where skin cells grow too quickly can cause red lesions covered with scales. Scalp psoriasis can be mistaken for other skin disorders, like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Scalp psoriasis can be mild, with fine scaling, or severe, with thick crusted plaques covering the entire scalp. Severe forms of scalp psoriasis can cause hair loss and can extend to the forehead, the back of the neck and around the ears.
     While scalp psoriasis can sometimes clear on its own, it usually remains on the scalp for long periods of time. Fortunately, many treatment options can help control scalp psoriasis. When considering treatment options, it is important to select treatments that are agreeable to you and your lifestyle. Treatments should fit into your available time and cost. It should definitely never be worse than the psoriasis itself.