Tar Shampoo advice

[KLBolton]

It's that time of year again when my psoriasis gets at its worst...

My scalp psoriasis is currently out of control I currently use Ketopine shampoo but it doesn't seem to be working at the minute if anything making it worse. I was just wondering people's views on tar shampoo and if someone could explain how the shampoos work, and any tips or advice on controlling the flakes although at the minute there more like bits. I have to tie my hair back to cover it but its not wlenoygh at the minute :(

Thanks Kath

[Fred]

Sorry I'm not up on shampoos and I didn't know tar ones were still available, (but then I don't have much hair these days) I cant remember the one I was given years ago but I remember it smelled horrible, made my head sting, and didn't really do much.

Have you tried Coconut Oil ? Rub it into your scalp, wrap in cling film, and leave it a few hours or overnight, then wash out.

I think Hanna uses a Head & Shoulders one that she swears by, but I'm not sure which one. Try sending her a PM as she is busy these days with the new baby and may not see this thread.

[KLBolton]

Will do thanks Fred

[Hanna]

Thank u for PM

Here's what I know when it comes to some scalp treatments..
Tar shampoos are smelly tar is an old treatment and some find tar very helpful the 2 main tar shampoos in uk are polytar and T-gel both can be prescribed

Another tar based scalp application is cocois, its thick you squirt it on and massage in leave for some time ... Stinks ... Then wash out

I have a medicated shampoo called etrivex, this isn't tar based apply a small amount leave for 15mins then wash out....this is very strong stuff and more pleasant smelling

You used to be able to get betnovate drops which always worked well for me, but they stopped them as I think to strong but dovonex released their own version.....these again are strong and can be extremely painful if your scalp is sore with open areas. And can smell a bit like the old nit lotion!

The other methods I've used have been to apply oil to scalp leave for a while and then comb out flakes, this will never treat the problem the way some of the medicines can I also found that having long hair made it all the more messy and when I cut my hair short (very short) my scalp got worse.....I also found a metal nit comb and would pull massive chunks of skin out

(When trying to wash hair after using oil, I found rubbing a small amount of lemon juice would help get the oil out)

Apple cider vinegar is also another method, mix with water or use neat apply to scalp and leave for a while when rinse through

As for head and shoulders, I now use the MENTHOL version it has been working well for me for about 9 years

Also a note to people in the UK ........ Don't be scared to tell your GP what YOU want to try....invest in a pre paid prescription and try out various products so you can see what works for you.
(Head and shoulders menthol not on prescription, I did contact the company asking if they would but they can't)