What are the symptoms of psoriasis on the scalp?

Question

My scalp is extremely itchy, and dried out (It all started when I was pregnant with my little girl) and it gets these red bump like scabs where I scratch so much. Ans I get these huge flakes of dried skin. I was wondering what this could be.

Answer 1

Yep, that sounds like psoriasis! It's worse when you are stressed, in cold weather, if you are a smoker, etc. This time of year is especially bad for psoriasis. Is it scaly? Is the itching unbearable? I've tried all the tar shampoos, all of the topicals and almost nothing works. Go see your dermatologist. Try a different shampoo. Astonishingly, Infusium works for me. Good luck. I know how you feel.

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Answer 5

RE: What are the symptoms of psoriasis on the scalp?
My scalp is extremely itchy, and dried out (It all started when I was pregnant with my little girl) and it gets these red bump like scabs where I scratch so much. Ans I get these huge flakes of dried skin. I was wondering what this could be.

Answer 6

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Answer 8

psoriasis is usually present in other areas in addition to the scalp. If you have pets with a disease called mange or mites you can develop them also.

Answer 9

Scalp psoriasis

Scalp psoriasis may occur in isolation or with any other form of psoriasis. The back of the head is a common site but multiple discrete areas of the scalp or the whole scalp may be affected. Scalp psoriasis is characterised by thick silvery white scale on patches of very red skin. It may extend slightly beyond the hairline. Scalp psoriasis, even though often adequately camouflaged by the hair, is often a source of social embarrassment due to flaking of the scale and severe 'dandruff'. Scalp psoriasis may not cause any symptoms at all or may be extremely itchy. It tends to be a chronic problem, lasting many years.

In very severe cases there may be some temporary mild localised hair loss but scalp psoriasis does not cause permanent balding.
ebo-psoriasis

Sebo-psoriasis is an overlap between psoriasis and another common skin condition, seborrhoeic dermatitis. There tends to be less silvery scale than psoriasis and more yellowish, greasy scale. It also tends to localise to the scalp, face and anterior chest in a similar pattern to that seen in seborrhoeic dermatitis. Sebo-psoriasis has a deeper red colour, more defined margins and a thicker scale than typically seen in seborrhoeic dermatitis alone.
Pityriasis amiantacea

Pityriasis amiantacea is a condition of the scalp characterised by thick, yellow-white scales densely coating the scalp skin and adhering to the scalp hairs as they exit the scalp. They are arranged in an overlapping manner like tiles on a roof or flakes of asbestos, hence the name. The underlying scalp skin may appear normal, aside from the scale, or may be reddened or scaly. Pityriasis amiantacea is often present without any obvious underlying cause, but may be associated with psoriasis, lichen simplex, tinea capitis or seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Pityriasis amiantacea usually affects only part of the scalp but may occasionally involve the whole scalp. Young girls may have localised pityriasis amiantacea extending into the scalp from areas of chronic fissures in the skin behind the ears. It may extend from an area of lichen simplex of the scalp.

Some hair loss is common is areas of pityriasis amiantacea but hair regrows normally if the condition is effectively treated. This hair loss is sometimes aggravated by the difficulty in combing the hair due to the very adherent, thick scale at the base of the hair shafts. If additional complications such as infection occur then hair loss may be associated with scarring and be permanent.
Scalp care

Scalp psoriasis requires slightly different regimes from psoriasis affecting the skin elsewhere. This is due to hair, which makes application of many topical products difficult and protects the scalp from the effects of ultraviolet light. Unfortunately, many scalp treatments for scalp psoriasis are messy and smelly. Most treatments will need to be used regularly for several weeks before a benefit is seen.

Special medicated shampoos can be purchased from the chemist.

* Coal tar shampoos are suitable for most patients with scalp psoriasis
* Ketoconazole shampoo is effective for dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis and sebopsoriasis

The shampoos work best if rubbed into the scalp well, and left in for 5 or 10 minutes and then reapplied. They are safe for daily use but may irritate if applied more than twice weekly. If you dislike the smell of coal tar, try shampooing again with a favourite brand, and use a conditioner.

More severe cases require leave-on scalp applications.

* Alcohol-based topical steroid and calcipotriol lotions can reduce itch but don't lift scale very well. Use topical steroids intermittently; overuse results in more extensive and severe psoriasis.
* Salicylic acid and coal tar creams work much better, but are messy. Coconut compound ointment is a combination of coal tar, salicylic acid and sulphur and seems particularly effective. Leave on for at least an hour and shampoo off later. Most people rub the cream into the plaques at night and wash it off in the morning.

Use the scalp preparation daily at first then as the condition improves, reduce the frequency. Unfortunately in many cases the scale soon builds up again, so the creams may have to be applied regularly to keep the scalp clear.

Cutting hair short helps control scalp psoriasis, probably by making the treatments easier to apply, but is not appealing to everyone.

Answer 10

I started getting this after I had my hair braided when we were in the Bahamas. It is very itchy and you itch yourself until the skin is raw. I've gone to the doctor, tried various meds as well as antibiotics. The best thing I've found is sulfur. It seems to calm down the itching. I've tried various coal tar shampoos, but that doesn't help either. Try sulphur and see if that doesn't help.