skin condition please help!?

Question

i have realy bad psoriasis on my scalp any suggestions?? it really gets me down.

Answer 1

yes, I know of an excellent product you can use,
the Zambesia Botanica range, who sell a gentle but effective scalp treatment. (
A traditional African remedy that was discovered by an Englishman who had suffered from psoriasis for 45 years until he used it, the active ingredient comes from the Kigelia africana tree. (Locals call it the “sausage tree” since the fruit pods hang down from the branches looking just like pork sausages.)

The Zambesia Botanica range includes creams and shampoos. The scalp formula costs £8.95 for 100ml. Mail order from Farmacia (020-7404 8808)

I found this from a website I consult for natural & alternative remedies & their recommendations are quite good in my opinion. For any condition or advice please type in the relevant words in search (eg psoriasis or vitamins etc) & look thru' results (esp. the Q & A at the end).

Answer 2

I have found psoriderm shampoo to be a godsend. It is a combination of coal tar and salicylic acid plus others. It can sting a wee bit the first you use it - you just use it as a regular shampoo but wash twice and leave it on for 5 minutes each time. I got really good results and the itch calmed down loads.

I now use this sometimes and eucerin shampoo in between which also helps ease itch and dryness.

Hope this helps. Both can be bought from local chemist.

Answer 3

When you have psoriasis on your scalp, you need to treat your scalp, not your hair.

Avoid digging, scratching, and picking at your scalp.
Gently remove scales while shampooing. You can also use a scale-loosening product, such as mineral oil, peanut oil, or olive oil, or a medicated hair dressing. These are rubbed into your scalp at night, covered with a shower cap, left on overnight, and washed out in the morning.

Shampoo as often as necessary to control scaling and allow medications to reach the scalp. Work shampoo into a lather and let it remain for at least 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing out.

Use mild tar shampoos (such as Neutrogena T/Gel, Polytar, or Zetar). Coal tar has an odor and can stain light-colored hair. Other tar preparations and anthralin preparations (such as Lasan or Dritho-Scalp) can be applied for several hours and then washed out.

Shampoos containing zinc pyrithione (such as Danex or Head and Shoulders), selenium sulfide (such as Exsel or Selsun), or chloroxine (such as Capitrol) may also help.

If these methods fail, your doctor may prescribe a stronger corticosteroid solution, such as 1% fluocinolone acetonide (for example, Synalar). Limit use to 1 to 2 weeks to avoid rebound psoriasis (reaction to the medication).

Answer 4

The best treatment i have come across is using polytar shampoo........ if your budget doesnt stretch to that Tgel or vosene will help! Also massaging almond oil into your scalp and leaving it for half an hour before washing it will ease the itch!!

Answer 5

How much water do drink? if not drink enough than start drinking more you should drink 8 glass of water every day. good healthy diet plenty fruits and green veg also try yoga breathing exercise 30 to 60 mints twice a day. try homoeopathy and also Reflexology together if you eat too much wheat or milk products than stop it as wall

Answer 6

Buy an ultraviolet lamp and put that on your head - sunlight helps! Also try a natural shampoo etc.

Answer 7

my sister has this and has found peanut oil helpful although its a bit messy but i has helped so good luck

Answer 8

my grandson has this you can get a special shampoo from your doc.