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Sun-17-03-2013, 12:59 PM
Just though i'd share what I use to combat my scalp psoriasis.
I've developed a routine for my scalp which keeps it in check. I do this most days, or just when I feel like it needs it (I try not to overdo it if I can help it).
1. Take a shower and use Capasal medicated shampoo. It contains Salyic acid and coal tar extracts which has proved very beneficial for me.
2. Make sure I wait for my hair to thoroughly dry before I try applying anything.
3. Apply either E45 cream to keep hydrated or Bio-oil for the same effect (again, I find that alternating treatment can be beneficial).
4. Leave on for as long as I can bear it/ keep applying throughout the day. I say as long as I can bear it as I find that once i've applied something like bio-oil it can make it itchy after a while and it drives me mad
5. Wash hair again with normal shampoo. Personally I use a coconut based shampoo because coconut oil can be good for the skin.. but I have no actual basis for this, I just thought it couldn't hurt
That's pretty much it. It's not complicated, it's more about getting into a routine to keep it under wraps.
Also, I make a real effort and a point of removing plaque when I find it. Letting it build up is never good and it only compounds the situation.
Hope it helps someone!
Sam.
I've developed a routine for my scalp which keeps it in check. I do this most days, or just when I feel like it needs it (I try not to overdo it if I can help it).
1. Take a shower and use Capasal medicated shampoo. It contains Salyic acid and coal tar extracts which has proved very beneficial for me.
2. Make sure I wait for my hair to thoroughly dry before I try applying anything.
3. Apply either E45 cream to keep hydrated or Bio-oil for the same effect (again, I find that alternating treatment can be beneficial).
4. Leave on for as long as I can bear it/ keep applying throughout the day. I say as long as I can bear it as I find that once i've applied something like bio-oil it can make it itchy after a while and it drives me mad
5. Wash hair again with normal shampoo. Personally I use a coconut based shampoo because coconut oil can be good for the skin.. but I have no actual basis for this, I just thought it couldn't hurt
That's pretty much it. It's not complicated, it's more about getting into a routine to keep it under wraps.
Also, I make a real effort and a point of removing plaque when I find it. Letting it build up is never good and it only compounds the situation.
Hope it helps someone!
Sam.
