Hello all - newbie needing help with p on scalp

[siadwell]

Hi Everyone, nice to meet you all.   

I guess that i'm posting on here to get advice on treatments that may have worked for other people.

I've had p on my scalp for about 18 years.  Throughout that time my stable has been ketaconozole shampoo.  It doesn't help at all but it doesn't aggravate as much as 'normal shampoo'.  I get an itchy dry scalp with most of the red plaques around the hairline.

Other treatments I tried over the years include polytar shampoo, Betnovate scalp application and Elecon scalp application.

Currently I am prescribed Cocois (although I find this hard to apply)and clobetesol shampoo (which I am starting to find a bit harsh).  I have just attempted to use Dovonex for the second time but like my previous attempt it has made my scalp worse and given me a rash on the side of my face.

I guess what I was wondering is what treatments have worked for others.  I feel like I need something to put the moisture back into my scalp but easier to apply than cocois.

Also, I have heard conflicting informatiion in how to deal with the plaques and flakes.  I apply olive oil to my scalp for an hour at a time, or overnight and then rake off what i can using a fine tooth comb but I have also read that you shouldn't scratch the scalp as it can make matters worse.


I'd be grateful for any help you can offer.

[Cristina]

Hi Siadwell - welcome to PHO. 

I don't have scalp psoriasis myself, but here are a couple of threads regarding scalp psoriasis that you may find helpful....

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As you probably know, what helps one person may not necessarily help the next person, but good luck, I hope you find something that works for you. x

[HertsRob]

Shampoo-wise I use Dermax, which was recommended to me by a dermatologist friend

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Your pharmacy can order it in without prescription, about £10 a bottle.

Works for my scalp, but obviously won't for everyone's.

HTH

Rob

[siadwell]

Christina and Rob,

Thanks ever so much for the help.  Will definitely be looking into the Dermax

 

[Jamie..]

Welcome along Siadwell, I've been using SLS free shampoo from Greenpeople for a while followed by a good dollop of coconut cream smeared on. This has mainly been helping with the flakes

[arizona]

Hi Siadwell
I'm a newbie too, isnt it great to find a whole bunch of people who understand and to share tips. I have problems with scalp that definately worse when stressed. I found using Vo5 hot oil treatment three times in a week sometimes helps 


I have heard SLS mentioned e few times on these threads and understand it is in Radox (that is guaranteed to set my skin going crazy, but i dont know what SLS is, can anyone explain for us newbies?

[Jamie..]

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I was getting by with Lynx for ages after having a bad experience trying head and shoulders, but worth looking at the green people site as the products are free from irritants like these and parabons.

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[siadwell]

Hi Arizona and Jam

It is good to know that there are people to share experiences with.

I have already acted on the advice on here and got myself a bottle of Dermax.  I've used it once and was amazed by how my scalp and hair felt.  It shifted so many flakes and I can't wait to use it again tonight (sad eh?).  I'll let you know how I get on.

[JUDGE DREDD]

Hello & Welcome Siadwell. 

Have a look at this thread:

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[Scruff]

Hello and welcome. I use coal tar solution with salicylic acid cream. I put it in overnight and then wash it out using polytar shampoo. It stinks to high heaven, but I find it works for me. My scalp p gets scaly and thick very quickly, so some of the less smelly treatments don't really work as they can't penetrate the scles to get to the p underneath. Best of luck.

Scruff