My daughter has psoriasis on her scalp. All the shampoos the doctor prescribes don't seem to work. She has recently started secondary school and is embarressed by the big flakes falling onto her black blazer. Any suggestions or herbal remedies?
2006-09-20 10:08:55 · 10 answers · asked by pants1610 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I had psoriasis on my scalp, behind my ears and on my elbows.
I tried everything prescribed by my GP but nothing worked.
I read about EXOREX a treatment from Australia and now I am clear. It is available from the chemist at about £15 per bottle.
1 bottle could be all you need, you only use a little at a time.
2006-09-22 06:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wella SP sensitive is good as well as the remove shampoo and conditioner. the remove is extremely good if your scalp is falky my boyfriend has a realli bad problem but only uses the remove shampoo and that clears up flakiness and itching within 3-4 days. the senseitve has is gd as well as it very mild and doesn't irritate the scalp. You can only get SP from hairdressers but although its expensive to start with a bottle about £8 a bottle can last between 4- 10 months depending on if you use it right as it is very concentrated
i recommended it to anothe r person on here and they have bought it and tried it and say they can feel the difference within 3 days.
also you need to find out the cause of the problem whether is stress related or what as you are treating the symptons not the problem.
try massaging her scalp at night to displace alot of the loose flakes of skin this will make less fal out during the day heling to reduce the embarrisement
2006-09-20 21:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
rubbing a tiny amount of olive oil into the scalp every few days can sometimes help depending on the severity of the psoriasis. my midwife gave me this advice when my first born was suffering from 'cradle cap'. i know that isn't as severe as the psoriasis but my ex suffers from it on his scalp (stress triggered) and he does actually find that it helps. it's also worth trying this method if you're wanting to steer away from medicated or prescription treatments.
2006-09-24 03:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by Cosmic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mum has it and there is a really good shampoo that is available at Boots by stiefel called polytar scalp treatment it is about £3 a bottle
2006-09-20 10:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see you doctor and request BENTOVATE - its a clear alcohol solution which you put on the scalp after washing it, it does sting a bit when applied, but after a couple of days, it really does make a difference and gets rid of all flakes.
2006-09-20 10:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by ♣♥BabyBlue♥♣ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
had psoriasis all my life, the only thing that seems to help mine, is swimming in the sea
2006-09-23 07:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by andy g 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have it bad too on my scalp and ive tried everything- the only time mine is calm is when i bleach my hair-its wonderful for weeks- im not suggesting u do this just letting u know ive found nothing else to help it and ive suffered for 30 yrs- hope they come up with a cure- good luck to your daughter xxx
2006-09-20 10:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have the same problem and so did my daughter.. i would suggest she ties her hair in a plat if possible. I think you should try to get a steroid solution from your GP they do work better than the shampoo.. also stress will make this worse..
2006-09-20 10:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by confused 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Betnovate RD cream, but on prescription of course.
2006-09-20 10:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bentovate or t gel try and massage the scalp to remove flaky bits good luck
2006-09-22 11:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋