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Scalp psoriasis often results in the development of thick scales. "Manually" removing these scales may result in the loosening of the hair and in a temporary hair loss.
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If a hair loss does occur with Scalp psoriasis - it is usually temporary. The hair will grow again after that area of the scalp has been healed.
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Scalp psoriasis may form anywhere on the scalp, may spread to the entire scalp area, may appear along the hairline and slightly beyond the scalp margins, as well as it tends to spread on and in the ear.
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Scalp psoriasis is one of the most often Psoriasis Locations - more than half of the people with psoriasis (50-80%) also have psoriasis on their scalps.
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Because of its visibility, Scalp psoriasis has a very negative impact on the daily life of at least 30% of the people with Scalp psoriasis.
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Scalp psoriasis may both - precede or follow psoriasis anywhere else on the body.
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Scalp psoriasis is often mistaken with Seborrheic Dermatitis, severe Dandruff or Eczema.
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Scalp psoriasis scales are dry and silvery, compared to greasy, yellowish Seborrheic Dermatitis scales.
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Scalp psoriasis has more pronounced edges than severe Dandruff or Eczema.
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Scalp psoriasis is characterized one or both - fine, very dry, irritated and scaly skin or heavily crusted thick plaques, usually with red outlines.
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Blow drying, hair coloring and permanent curls, depending on a person, may or may not make your Scalp psoriasis worse. It is better to avoid these things just to be safe.
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A wig may be used to hide a very severe Scalp psoriasis, i.e. Scalp psoriasis, accompanied by a hair loss, severe redness and crusted plaques.
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Scalp psoriasis may develop at any age.
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Scalp psoriasis may develop in a baby, following the napkin psoriasis (most frequent form of psoriasis in infants and babies).
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Scalp psoriasis is plaque psoriasis of the scalp, as it has practically identical symptoms.
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The hats in winter are not the cause of the Scalp psoriasis.
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People with Scalp psoriasis should try not to wear dark or black clothes, which would show the scales that have fallen off the scalp.
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Avoiding the products that may irritate your skin or prevent it from breathing (hair sprays, gels, mousses, etc.) may make your Scalp psoriasis better.
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Regular shampoos (especially with their often use) may dry your scalp, strip the scalp of the natural oils and therefore make the condition worse.
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Anti-dandruff shampoos are known to help some people with Scalp psoriasis, and to have no effect on others.
