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A skin condition resulting in itching, redness and raised scales over the scalp is termed “scalp psoriasis”. This skin condition is actually a kind of plaque that develops over the scalp. This condition is considered an incurable skin ailment, but it is controllable with treatment.
Since scalp psoriasis is incurable, the goal of treatment for this condition is not to cure, but to achieve the following:
- Controlling the skin condition and its outbursts
- Relief from the outbreaks
With these goals in mind, the options available for the treatment of the skin condition are comprised of four main areas.
- Oral medications
- Skin applications
- Injections and infusions
- Phototherapy
Usually, the first three options are utilized for the milder cases of scalp psoriasis, whereas the last option is only utilized for treating severe skin conditions.
Oral medications
The oral medications available for the treatment of the condition are either over-the-counter medications or prescription medications. These medications are to be taken orally for reliving the symptoms of the skin condition. These medications must have the following ingredients in their composition in order to be successful.
- Anathralin
- Salicylic acid
- Calcipotriene
- Corticosteroid
- Coal Tar
- Retinoid
Aside from these proper medications some multivitamins have also proven to be effective treatments as well. The key vitamins that help in relieving the condition are:
- Vitamin D (can be taken orally or through sunlight)
- Vitamin A
Skin applications
The treatment of scalp psoriasis with direct skin applications can also be helpful. In the cases where the skin condition has mild symptoms the skin application is very effective, whereas with moderate and intense symptoms the effect is dampened.
One thing to note is that this classification of treatments are topical. This can make it somewhat difficult to utilize on the scalp since it needs to be applied to the skin directly and not the hair.
Injections and Infusions
The third option available for scalp psoriasis treatment is the administration of injections and infusions. The injections or the infusions should be made locally to the affected area. This is, like skin applications, usually more effective where the symptoms are of a mild nature.
Phototherapy
The fourth option available for scalp psoriasis reliefis phototherapy. The light sources used in the phototherapy are either laser sources or non-laser sources. This is generally done after it is determined that topical treatments fail to relieve the symptoms.
Phototherapy actually is most effective but is only applied over the scalp when intense symptoms outburst.
Other than artificial light sources, sunlight is also used for the treatment of scalp psoriasis. Sunlight delivers vitamin D to the body which is very much effective for the controlling of the symptoms of the skin condition.
Scalp psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that is not curable but is controllable with the proper treatment. As mentioned above, the four options go a long way to being an effective way to control the condition.
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Tried everything!This is a condition which started about five years ago only to be diagnosed this year and to be told its psoriasis.Please help.
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Today, there are many different treatments available to help control psoriasis. No single treatment works for everyone. The goal is to find a treatment that works the best with the fewest side effects. One of the first principles of psoriasis treatment is to not create anything worse than the disease. Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis, but many different therapies can reduce, or nearly stop, their symptoms.
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13 year old Maria has scalp psoriasis. Dr Pixie McKenna sends her to a specialist who shows Maria how to treat the condition to stop it being so obvious and uncomfortable.
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I was diagnosed with psoriasis of the hands, my doc wants me to do light therapy but before I do I’d like to try anything else I can. Can I purchase an over the counter drug to get rid of this thing?
From my experience nothing you can buy over the counter will work. In fact, even the wrong prescription won’t work. Take it from me, I suffered for 20 years. Many doctors thought I had eczema.
FINALLY I went to a dermatologist that diagnosed it as Psoriasis and gave me a cream called SYNALAR. It completed erradicated the problem! You can imagine my relief after 20 years!!!
I’m not sure if you can use synalar on your hands though…. although you don’t have to get the greasy ointment, you can get cream…. and perhaps use it at night with those special gloves to keep the cream on.
Light therapy sounds right on for the hands.
I would listen to your doctor. This is not something that gets rid of easily…. and having it on your hands is awful. Don’t fool around with this.
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psoriasis has flared up in the tropics..treatment and healing ideas..internaly and externaly..advice anyone?
I currently use tar soap and Tgel shampoo and from the chemist called psor-asist cream.. it works ok, but heat and humidity arent helping, any other ideas?
try to stay off the yeast products and get a proper doctors check up. You need to fix the inside to the fix the outside. Use the tar based products and perhaps a change of diet would help…
One man’s escape through the burning, irritating world of Psoriasis: He feels as if there is NO WAY OUT, so tired of it!!! Finally, he finds an angel, “HOPE” … Psoriasis Cure Now! A BRIGHT LIGHT shining at the end of a long, dark tunnel.
Psoriasis Cure Now!: “Psoriasis: Why Me?” :30 PSA
(Person with Psoriasis) V.O.:
Why am I stuck with Psoriasis? Why me? I mean … Who picked me for this? I feel like I’m stuck in this world, far far away from here where everything is burning. Constant irritation. It’s like one vicious cycle, where’ there’s no way out. I am so tired of this … you know what I mean? … Oh, wait a minute! There’s an exit! Ah, thank God … is that an angel? Maybe, she can help me…
V.O. written by Sonya Rose.
Website for Contest: Psoriasis Cure Now! http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/con…
Category: Humor Track
Music: “Maneater”
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Composed by: Tillman Sillescu
To view the SERIOUS Track-2008 PCN Entry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV8Js6t83FQ
To view 2007 Psoriasis Cure Now! Entry:
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