Scalp psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes minor scaling to crusting on the entire scalp, giving the scalp a reddish appearance with scaly spots. It creates popped-up single, discoloured skin patches on the scalp or plaques on the scalp skin that may even extend to other areas around the scalp like the hairline, forehead, around the nose, the back of the neck, and behind or inside the ears. An affected person cannot transfer scalp psoriasis to a healthy person through skin-to-skin contact, shares a dermatologist in Ludhiana, Dr. Shikha Aggarwal, practising at Bliss Aesthetics.
It is not a serious medical concern. Patients need specialised scalp skin treatment to keep the scalp psoriasis from spreading further. If you have scalp psoriasis, consult a general dermatologist to receive specific treatment for scalp psoriasis. Before your consultation, you can learn more about scalp psoriasis by reading this article. You can also watch this by our psoriasis treatment doctor in Ludhiana Dr. Shikha Aggarwal-
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Many people confuse mild scalp psoriasis with dandruff because of the appearance of small, thin scales or flaking skin. However, in scalp psoriasis, the skin is involved, and if affected individuals comb their heads, their scalp skin may come out.
As per psoriasis treatment doctors, scalp psoriasis develops when the immune system overreacts, leading to the rapid reproduction of skin cells and their accumulation to create thick patches of the skin. Typically, new skin cells grow every 28-30 days, but in scalp psoriasis, the skin cells multiply and come to the skin surface every 3-4 days.
Scalp psoriasis can affect anyone. However, it is more likely to develop among people whose close family members have experienced it. Other people who are at high risk of scalp psoriasis include those who drink alcohol, are obese, are smokers or use tobacco products, have stress or depression, take medications infrequently, or have other inflammatory/autoimmune conditions.
There are many treatments for scalp psoriasis in Ludhiana at Bliss Aesthetics. Mild scalp psoriasis is usually treatable with medicated shampoo or other over-the-counter topical treatments. If scalp psoriasis persists after this type of treatment, a dermatologist can help. However, severe scalp psoriasis is rarely difficult to control with the help of a dermatologist.
Dermatologists can treat scalp psoriasis symptoms such as itching, scaling, hair loss, and bleeding.
When a patient consults dermatologist Dr. Shikha Aggarwal, they will receive a treatment plan personalised to their specific needs. Often, a treatment strategy incorporates many treatments. For example, one may need to treat their scalp differently in the mornings and evenings. This can increase therapy effectiveness and lessen side effects.
The following may be included in the treatment strategy for scalp psoriasis:
Topical medications that treat scalp psoriasis should be applied immediately to the hairy area. The application must be done as advised by the dermatologist and continued until the skin heals. This treatment can take three weeks or longer.
Once the symptoms of psoriasis have subsided, patients can prevent relapses by applying the dermatologically prescribed shampoo daily or twice a week, as needed.
To maintain a long-term remission of the psoriasis and prevent the growth of new plaques on the scalp, doctors encourage the patients to follow a few basic gestures throughout their treatment course:
If you have an excessively flaky scalp, it can be dandruff or even scalp psoriasis. It can be discomforting and affect one's overall health. If you have the same condition, get in touch with a dermatologist in Ludhiana, Dr Shikha Aggarwal, at Bliss Aesthetics to manage it effectively and achieve a healthy scalp.