Hair Scalp Psoriasis: Natural Remedies & Medical Treatments

Psoriasis is classified as inflammatory disease of the skin which causes itching. Around two percent of the population gets affected by it. In this condition, at a particular area of the skin, cells begin to divide rapidly and keep on pilling up. Itchy patches usually red or white in color form when these cells reach the surface, under the outmost layer.

It can occur at various parts like knees, elbows, around nose, inside ears, in the beard area or head scalp. To ease and avoid hair scalp Psoriasis disease, we enlist personal care tips, natural remedies and medical treatments.

Mild psoriasis can be cured with proper hygienic conditions and personal care while in case of severe attack, consult a dermatologist.

PERSONAL CARE TIPS

• Take good care of your skin, don’t over scratch the affected area. In case of scalp psoriasis use shampoos having salicyclic acid or lactic acid in it.
• Keep the plaque always moisturized with some lotion or petroleum jelly. After washing your hair apply the petroleum jelly in damp hair, not in totally dried.
• Avoids any cuts in shaving, infections to the skin, insect bites, piercing or tattoos. Such things lead to trauma causing the cells to flare up again.
• Too much cold weather is not suitable for this problem, you can cover that portion to preserve some heat for not letting the itchy area get dried.
• When on psoriasis medication, consuming alcohol shows the side effects and hinders the treatment process. Therefore it’s better to stay away from alcohol for some time.
• You can eat any kind of food, heaving a proportionate weight is ideal in this problem.
• Moving in sun is quite beneficial for some times.

NATURAL REMEDIES

• Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated all the time.
• Apply aloevera gel on the skin, it will keep the affected area moisturized as well as it controls the redness. Eating alovera in medicines is not recommended.
• Add some dead sea salt in your tub and soak for 20 minutes, it will help peeling off the scales and reduce itching. Don’t forget to apply any lotion afterwards.
• Many people have reported that applying paste of oats relieved them from itching.
• Tea tree oil or its shampoos is effected against psoriasis due to its antiseptic properties.
• Turmeric has anti-inflammatory qualities that makes it a best fit for psoriasis problem. It can be taken in food, tablet forms or direct application.
• Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) is quite a powerful herb with antimicrobial properties. Creams made from Oregon grape cure the psoriasis’ mild to moderate condition. Consulting to a doctor is necessary before apply any cream or lotion made of Mahonia.

MEDICAL TREATMENTS

• Vitamin D analogue solutions or creams slow down the division of the skin cells, preventing the cells pilling up. They are very effective and reduce irritation.
• Anthralin medication is assumed to regulate the DNA into its normal activity thus preventing psoriasis. It has highly staining ability and colors anything it touches. Try to make short duration application on skin.
• Coal Tar is known for years in the treatment of psoriasis, though it stains the clothing or anything it comes in contact with.  It is a byproduct of the coal & petroleum, very helpful in treating itching and inflammation.
• Retinoids form the group of Vitamin A reduce the skin cells production, however it has some side effects e.g. loss of hair and inflammation of lips. Women should avoid consuming it at least two years ago before of pregnancy.

After trying all the possible ways from a wide range of remedies, if condition is not improving or any severe side effects, you MUST consult your doctor. This information is shared for common purpose to improve your health with ease plus to avoid hair scalp psoriasis.