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How Do I Get Rid Of Scalp Psoriasis?

Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2022

Question: I have scalp psoriasis. How to get rid off it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding scalp psoriasis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I suggest you use a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo e.g Protar or Salytar lotion. Use it every alternate day. Lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for 7-10minutes before rinsing it off. In addition, I suggest you use a clobetasol propionate 0.05% and salicylic acid 3-6% based lotion (Topical lotion), on scalp skin, twice daily for 2-4 weeks. Continue with the medicated shampoo after that. These are prescription medications and I advise you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)

I am using the above prescribed medicine already. But just after the shampoo skin gets dry up very soon and flakes starts coming, which causes lot of itching. Topisal lotion has no relief on itching.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding scalp psoriasis

Detailed Answer:
hi

I suggest you to use a calcipotriol and clobetasol propionate lotion (Calpsor lotion) on scalp, twice daily. It is a prescription meducation. You may also take a tablet of cetrizine for symptomatic relief from itching. Shampoo is an important part of therapy for psoriasis. I suggest you to use Kertyol PSO shampoo. It helps scaling as well as soothes scalp irritation.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj