Psoriasis can effect the skin or joints. In the case of scalp psoriasis, it is limited to the scalp, head or neck area. Flaky white particles sometimes resembling falling crumbs or dandruff, to an onlooker this may raise concerns of contagion but it is not. Believe it, or not this is a very common condition. Scalp psoriasis is treatable. Scaling can be mild to severe effecting large areas of the scalp even reaching onto the neck, forehead, and ears. Furthermore, many may find other areas of the body effected.
Upon first glance, it may appear to be similar to other skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, but there are some very distinct differences. It is true that both ailments produce scaling however, those involving seborrheic dermatitis are yellow and greasy. If the eye is untrained, misdiagnosis can occur.
Sometimes scalp psoriasis will go away of its own accord. If not treatment is needed.
There are multiple treatments some requiring no doctor at all. Purchased either online or over the counter (otc).
Salicylic acid used to soften scales for easy removal. Usually found in treatment shampoos and soaps.
If concentrations are, too high skin irritation and temporary hair loss can occur.
Tar another remedy coming in two forms coal or wood. Found in creams, ointments, oils, gels, and shampoos. Some of these concoctions can be rather smelly. When using a tar-based shampoo reduce smell by applying a non-medicated conditioner afterwards. Tars are
