2007-02-22 10:06:32 · 14 answers · asked by owlypowly 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
T-Gel is good, works after a few weeks, but the best is Betnovate scalp application from the doctor, gets rid of it really quickly.
2007-02-22 10:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by dasguiel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off have you been to your GP ? I would recommend this as psorasis is quite hard to treat.
I used to be a hairdresser and had a couple of clients with psoriasis, and they were perscribed nizoral.
I suffer with seborhaeic dermititis on my scalp and found Nizoral which is now available from the leading chemist places very good. I've also found a really good product for dry scalp conditions it's made by Kiehl's which I purchased in America, they have a shampoo and oil treatment, which for the first time has cleared up my scalp. Kiehl's is available from certain areas, especially in London. take a look at their website.
2007-02-22 10:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by weezyb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coal Tar products sound like the obvious ones, but if you have already tried those, then you need to look further afield.
The scalp is always more difficult to treat; you can see it , but boy, you can feel it. I would recommend one of the complementary therapies if it's really bad. Acupuncture is good; and your acupunturist may also be able to recommend the use of chinese herbs to balance out the body.
Psoriasis is one of those strange things where the body turns on itself; the "balance" goes; the Chinese are very good at sorting this sort of thing out; they will look at the whole body, rather than just treat the symptoms
2007-02-22 10:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by marie m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to calm it down from the outside (use coal tar products) but you really need to work from the inside. Consider your diet - particularly your alcohol consumption. If you have a lot of yeast products in your diet (breads, youghurts) this might lead to a flareup. Tomatoes are another problem food.
Get an allergy test and that might identify your problem foods. Since I found out I'm intolerant to some stuff my psoriasis has really calmed down - for the first time in 30 years.
2007-02-26 03:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by peanut1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dovobex Scalp Solution rubbed into the scalp at night and washed out with Alphosyl shampoo in the morning, it works for me.
2007-02-22 10:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor prescribed cocois cream which is coconut oil based and it got rid of it completely from my scalp. After non use of it it did return but after about 6 months and now it is not so bad at all. Definatley worth a try but cover your head when in bed as it stains your bedding.
2007-02-22 10:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by kalibich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coal tar shampoo has worked with all my family. If it is very bad then soaking your head with oil and cover with a towel for a 2/3 hours before using the shampoo. Then regular use keeps it down to managable. If it flares up again, back to the oil etc.
2007-02-22 10:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by ELIZABETH M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to make sure that is what it is. My daughter had what I thought was that until I took her to the Doctor and found out it was actually ring worm and cannot be treated topically because it is in you hair folicles beneath your scalp. There is a liquid that is prescribed for you to take orally and it clears it up.
2007-02-22 10:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by whitedove11169 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lush do a conditioner that is great for this can't remember the name but its very smelly comes in a small pot and available on website!
2007-02-22 20:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by silent1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try olive oil
2007-02-22 20:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋