Scalp Psoriasis

Support and advice about scalp psoriasis.


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Elaine
...feeling frustrated Elaine @elaine2019

I have aproblem with my scalp and uts progressively getting worse. I have naturally greasy hair and most products out there to help with it just make it worse does anyone else have this problem
Sarah
Sarah - Hi Elaine, welcome to Flaym! I do have scalp psoriasis (21 years) but I don't get particularly gr... More »
Maire
Maire - Yes I regularly use coconut oil and many other oils. Leave it soaking for n hour or over night.... More »
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Elaine, I haven't had a problem with greasy hair, but I have tried many products that have mad... More »
Hannah
...feeling okay Hannah @hannah4515

Suffer bad with psorisos in my hair 😢 Anybody know anything i could use other than the horrible shampoo that stinks off the doctor . Thank you

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Bobbi
Bobbi - I add tea tree oil to my shampoo. It helps me a lot.
Stephen
Stephen - I used to use warm Olive oil leave it on the scalp a little while then wash it out with shampoo... More »
Eva
Eva - There's a medicine with vit d and steroid.. and might be able to get a discount card for copay. U... More »
Ell
...feeling frustrated Ell @elliott

Using T Gel and T Sal shampoo has left my skin looking very red, people often comment on how red my face is and I’m wondering if anyone has found shampoos that don’t make your skin as sensitive to light that are still effective?
Michelle
Michelle - Hi Ell, I use tgel (ex strength) as well when my scalp is bad. In between I use a tea tree oil ba... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Hi Ell, I used similar shampoos in the past but now I've switched to regular unmedicated shampoo ... More »
Sarah
...feeling sad Sarah @sarahuk

Not a good psoriasis day. Scalp dry all over. Fighting urge to scrape / scratch, trying not to agitate it... Elbows thick and red (not flaky, weird?!) Could be the trial of dairy (day 5 of tiny amounts of dairy) or the sore throat that is brewing! ☹️
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john, DARTS VADER
john, DARTS VADER - So true rachel, thing is we are raised with cows milk etc and feel the need that we got to have i... More »
Hannah
Hannah - I have it really bad in my hair . I have just cut my hair short .
Justin
Justin - I use prescription shampoo and Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo combined with prescription scalp applicat... More »
sheila
...feeling alone sheila @sheila

Really bad scalp psorosis
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CC
CC - My skin specialist suggested a terrific medicated gel that has to be a prescription from my GP. I... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Great CC, is it a steroid gel? Glad you're getting results!
bella2018
bella2018 - Shampoo for Scalp Psoriasis could help you to get relief from itching, flakes. It is very well av... More »
natalie
...feeling angry natalie @nataliemc

no improvement at all on my scalp psorisas its really bothering me..
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roslyn
roslyn - im not sure what i have , my scalp is very itchy , it is driving me nuts , i feel bits , like pin... More »
Betty
Betty - Shaun.. head and shoulder for control of dandruff ... shampoo and condition both ?
Rose
Rose - Roslyn I have some plaques on my scalp. Seems to clear up then feels like blind pimples and hurts... More »
Sarah
...feeling relieved Sarah @sarahuk

Haircut tonight... going for the chop! My hairdresser has scalp psoriasis just like me, so I actually now don't hate getting my haircut! I'd love to see some kind of awareness sessions for salons, how could we make this happen?! ✂️✂️✂️
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Susan
Susan - Enjoy your new cut Sarah. I just got mine done yesterday too. My sneaky hairdresser has slowly ... More »
Keith
Keith - Oh my goodness...haircut is a stressful day for me. I've got patches behind ears and on neckline ... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Oh Keith and Virginia, yes it is really tough... That's so reassuring Ruben and Stacey! Justin, I... More »
Judi
...feeling afraid Judi @judi7

I have large scales all over my head. I have tried the cream medication prescribed by my doctor, but it keeps getting worse. My hair is beginning to fall out. I had this same condition 18 years ago and lost my hair. I am looking for something to use

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Taralyn
Taralyn - LUSH DREAM CREAM it’s clearing my scalp
Carrie-ann
Carrie-ann - I have truly found something that may work for the scalp Natural and effective. I love the idea o... More »
Susan
Susan - What is it Carrie-ann? Share away!
leanne78
...feeling okay leanne78 @leanne78

Soaked scalp in coconut oil but didn’t feel it soaked through the thick layer I have,Covered scalp in my sons hair emollient last nite and layers peeling back like paper,feeling scalp I’ve not felt in 30 years xx
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leanne78
leanne78 - I have been reading a lot about diet etc since joining here and have googled it.I glazed over a f... More »
john, DARTS VADER
john, DARTS VADER - Thats great Leanne78, it does pay off for sure, slow elimination is key to success, i never thoug... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Leanne78, I think it is a tough thing to do especially if you are starting from a not so great di... More »
Marion
...feeling happy Marion @marion256

I have it all in my hair find it very hard to get rid of it
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Sarah
Sarah - Thank you James, yes I mean grapeseed oil not rapeseed / canola oil...
Eva
Eva - It helped me when a doctor explained the purpose pros and cons of different products. Steroidal ... More »
James
James - Pretty much what my doc says.
patty
...feeling happy patty @pasttyann

my scalp p itches the worst then my shoulder area left side but I get a lot at night when I try to sleep anxiety get the flare up I go to dermatologist Monday yea. it bother's me

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patty
patty - I hate sleeping I have so much anxiety at night I get a lot of flare up on my scalp two more day... More »
Sarah
Sarah - I think the anxiety about sleeping is just the worst part of insomnia. It's really difficult ment... More »
patty
patty - my itching is caused by my anxiety I have stressandanxiety that plays major itch I tried differen... More »
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Lemon for Scalp Psoriasis. The acidity is beneficial, promoting acidic bacteria and inhibiting fungi. The acidity also inhibits demodex mites living in hair follicles and oil glands.

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Ellen
Ellen - I am trying the lemon juice on my leg when l get the urge to scratch. It certainly stings but th... More »
Jean
Jean - I am going to try this
Clint
Clint - That's means it's working
Michelle
...feeling happy Michelle @michelle1021

Do you think hair transplant can treat scalp psoriasis?
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Ellen
Ellen - Susan ..a while ago I queried whether Psoriasis causes hair loss & was told it does not .. but th... More »
James
James - I read somewhere that regular male pattern baldness is inherited from the maternal grandfather. I... More »
Susan
Susan - Ellen I wonder if the hair loss is blocked follicles or if it's because we pick off the huge scab... More »
Madmum007
...feeling okay Madmum007 @madmum007

o.k. So I have my plaque areas on scalp. But now got this sticky oily bit on the back of scalp.
After a shower it's sticky oil, but dries like a concrete chewing gum. can't shift it. Anyone else have this? What do you do with it!!!
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James
James - It can sometimes stain clothes but a wee spot rub with pre-wash then bunging a capful in the drum... More »
agb
agb - I had that happen to me last year. I ended up putting almond oil on my scalp all day and then gen... More »
Michelle
Michelle - I just discovered almond oil agb, it is great. I use it on my skin with tea tree oil and Lavender... More »
Kloey (Nuggets)
...feeling frustrated Kloey (Nuggets) @nuggetsmcr

Does anybodys hair not grow due to psoriasis? My hair was cut to shoulder length around christmas time, still not grown back so i googled and it said it could be due to an inflamed scalp caused by psoriasis.

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Janet
Janet - Hi Susan Always kept my hair short. But since getting is annoying problem it won’t grow but it’s... More »
Susan
Susan - Janet I know many of our Flaym family struggling in their private area's. You might want to try ... More »
Emma
Emma - I shaved my head to help. Still getting to me tho. So low
leanne78
...feeling insecure leanne78 @leanne78

Anyone tried Epsom shampoo and conditioner on severe scalp P?Need to do a massive descale and wondering how I will get scales out of my long hair xx
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Sarah
Sarah - Get a load of oil on those scalps Flaym lovelies! Your scalp will breathe a sigh of relief with t... More »
Julie
Julie - Thanks, Sarah, just done this, feels odd, but at least it's stopped itching !
Sarah
Sarah - Oh yes Julie it is odd really but helps so much! And all natural. I know it is greasy but I think... More »
Betty
...feeling frustrated Betty @betty8

I have psoriasis on my scalp getting treated from doctor but now i seem to be getting it on other places please anybody got a solution x
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Afikile
Afikile - As time goes on it is goin to be all over your body and it is so itching and disturbing. Please s... More »
Ruben
Ruben - Hi Afikile, some people on Flaym are clear of P for a longer period of time. So maybe no cure, bu... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Welcome to Flaym, Betty! It can certainly come and go, and can spread coverage from time to time.... More »
Jasmin
...feeling insecure Jasmin @jasmin1

Hi all, I’m new here. I have psoriasis only on my scalp and my eyebrows. Generally flares up with unhealthy diet and stress (but very reactive to stress). Varies from large flakes and scabs to very fine dandruff. Anyone else experience similar? Thx
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Clint
Clint - Try lemon 🍋 please
Julia Erica
Julia Erica - hello Clint! am I going to squeeze the lemon in water? or have it pure lemon and put it in the a... More »
Ruben
Ruben - Hey Julia Erica, I do both :)
Julie
...feeling hopeful Julie @juliememe

So after a week using my prescription steroid shampoo for a week my scalp became dryer than ever,so out of desperation yesterday I picked up a bottle of Wilkos own brand £1.50 medicated shampoo and I’m amazed to say my scalp feels better already!
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Michelle
Michelle - Hi Julie, Tea tree oil has always been amazing for me as well. I used to mix it with coconut oil,... More »
Sarah
Sarah - Not tried that one Julie! I've heard that the Aldi Lacura range is meant to be good too as I was ... More »
Julie
Julie - Hey!to be honest I didn’t look!!i wanted to get something I could use in between the steroid sham... More »
Rod
...feeling frustrated Rod @rod23769

My scalp is ridiculous!!
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Sarah
Sarah - Oatmeal is so awesome and I find it really helps me over and above many other things I have tried... More »
Catherine
Catherine - Love oatmeal but really missing my morning bowl with coca and blueberries 😕
Sarah
Sarah - I know I love eating oatmeal too, but we can still use it on our skin even when we're not eating ... More »


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