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Scalp psoriasis is a very chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. Scaly and bulging spots appear on the skin. Dry epidermis is flaky and itchy, which can cause great discomfort. What are the causes of the appearance of psoriasis? What are the most common symptoms of scalp psoriasis? Can scalp psoriasis be effectively treated?
Psoriasis of the head – causes
Genetics has a strong influence on the formation of scalp psoriasis. If there are problems with psoriasis in the family, there is a good chance that it will also appear in other family members. Also, scalp psoriasis can be caused by disorders of the immune system, environmental factors such as trauma, alcohol, viral and bacterial infections, pregnancy, tattoos, mental stress, and taking certain medications.
For the care of the scalp with psoriasis, use the EPTA PSO Cleansing Base for scalp and body cleansing and EPTA PSO 30 psoriasis skin and body cream.
Psoriasis of the head is closely related to disturbances in the exfoliation process or accelerated cell division of the epidermis. Usually the process of development, maturation and death of cells takes about 26 – 28 days. In the case of skin with pathogenic phenomena in the form of psoriasis – they shorten this process by about 4 days. Old cells do not keep up with their exfoliation when new ones emerge. This causes thickening of the diseased epidermis, and a layer of white scales forms on the skin.
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Psoriasis of the head – symptoms
The symptoms of scalp psoriasis are itching, burning, red lumps, dry and layering scales. Skin lesions can spread to the entire head, including the forehead, neck and ear area. Scalp psoriasis can also be accompanied by hair loss. Symptoms can also be seen on the elbows, knees, hands and face. In order to care for psoriasis skin, it is worth getting the right cosmetics. We recommend, for example, Dr. Duda’s set of cosmetics for psoriatic skin, which consists of four specialized cosmetics.
Psoriasis of the head – treatment
In the case of diagnosed scalp psoriasis, you should not treat the condition on your own with anti-dandruff shampoos available in drugstores. Psoriasis is not dandruff. Treatment should be dealt with by a specialist dermatologist. Appropriate medicinal preparations, such as creams and shampoos, are available on prescription and their use should be carefully determined with the doctor.
In the case of psoriasis, it is also worth drinking herbs regularly, eg Psoriasis – a mixture of herbs available at a promotional price on the Medonet Market. It is also necessary to use appropriate cosmetics. For example, BIO Olive-Laurel shampoo Tadé Pays du Levant or Aleppo Soap Co. Olive-laurel shampoo will work. by Tadé.
Psoriasis is a disease that we can only alleviate these days. There is no effective and only medicine that can cope with this disease. Treatment therefore involves the use of exfoliating drugs that remove the white scale. At this stage, the drugs most often contain salicylic acid, urea and sulfur. The next stage is the inhibition of the inflammatory process, reaching for shampoos and lotions containing cygnoline and vitamin D3 derivatives. In order to reduce the troublesome itching accompanying psoriasis of the head, it is recommended to take oral antihistamines. As an adjunct to treatment, use Bioherba Enzyme Scalp Scrub.
Drugs and appropriate shampoos alone are not enough. In the case of scalp psoriasis, care should be taken to properly care for the epidermis and avoid constant scratching if possible. The feeling of itching and scratching destroys the epidermis, leads to bleeding and intensifies the formation of lesions. In the case of scalp psoriasis, use soft brushes that will not additionally irritate the skin. It is worth adding appropriate cosmetics to your daily care, for example the Atopos treatment with sage and hemp extract, which, thanks to the composition of natural ingredients, has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and soothing effects on the scalp.
In the case of psoriasis of the head, a proper diet is also important, as well as stopping drinking alcohol and smoking, as well as our health. Therefore, it is worth avoiding colds and infections so that the psoriasis does not worsen.
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- a set of cosmetics for psoriasis of the scalp Psorisel,
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We also recommend Dr. Michaels cosmetics. We offer, for example, Psoriasis – a gel for washing the skin of the body and head, Psoriasis – a regenerating conditioner for the skin, Psoriasis – a soap for daily care of sensitive skin, Psoriasis – an ointment for skin care.