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Is Scalp Psoriasis Genetic
What is the best way to treat and fight scalp psoriasis?
It seems all the males in my family have psoriasis- must be genetic-
I get psoriasis on my chest, but mainly on my scalp- Its torture- my head gets so itchy, sometimes I have really bad dandruff-
So I try and keep my head wet most of time,. when i use the bathroom throw some water into my hair.....
If anyone here has scalp psoriasis, what treatments would you suggest?
I once had it bad, and shaved my head- once i got plenty of sun, the scalp psoriasis vanished- But a bald head makes me look 20 years older......So I don't want to shave my head again..
How is T-Gel shampoo? Any over the counter stuff, or home remedies you would recommend, that can help fight my scalp psoriasis?
Psoriasis - Medications
Medications applied to the skin or taken by mouth are usually used to treat psoriasis. For moderate or severe cases, topical and oral medications may be combined with exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) light. In rare cases, medications may be injected into a psoriasis sore or patch.
Softening and removing psoriasis crusts and scale can help creams and other skin products be absorbed into the skin. Psoriasis crusts can be removed by gently rubbing cream into the crusts to soften them and then carefully peeling the crusted patches off. However, this should be done with great care so that the skin is not irritated.
Scalp and nail psoriasis can be difficult to treat. Both conditions are more likely to improve with oral medication. Treatment for the scalp often includes tar shampoos, corticosteroid solutions, or zinc and selenium sulfide shampoos.
If you are taking topical or oral medications for psoriasis, you will need regular follow-up visits with your doctor to check for possible side effects or skin cancer. You may take one medication for a while, then switch to another to reduce the chance that a serious side effect will occur.
Occlusion
The occlusion treatment method uses moisturizers or medicated creams or gels applied to the skin. After the products are applied, the skin is then wrapped with tape, material, or plastic. Occlusion keeps the area moist and can increase the effectiveness of medicated creams. Steroid cream may be used with the occlusion treatment method for small areas, but not for more than a few days.5 Occlusion of large areas may cause side effects such as thinning of the skin.
Medication Choices
Topical medications to treat psoriasis include:
Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for psoriasis.10
Calcipotriene, which contains vitamin D3.
Retinoids, including tazarotene and acitretin.
Anthralin and tars. The use of anthralin and tars has decreased recently, replaced by other medications such as calcipotriene and tazarotene.5
Zinc pyrithione. Zinc pyrithione (for example, Derma-Cap) is a new product available without a prescription that comes in spray, soap, or solution form. It is used to treat small patches of psoriasis and symptoms, including itching, redness, flaking, and scaling of the skin. It is also used to treat psoriasis of the scalp. For some people, it appears to eliminate scales and sores caused by psoriasis. Very few studies of zinc pyrithione have been completed.
Oral medications to treat psoriasis include:
Retinoids.
Cyclosporine.
Methotrexate.
Newer medicines, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of psoriasis, are available. Biologics, which must be injected, modify the immune system response that produces the symptoms of psoriasis. Early clinical trials of biologic therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis have produced promising results, but the drugs are expensive and long-term effects are not known.11, 12
Alefacept (Amevive), efalizumab (Raptiva), and etanercept (Enbrel) have been approved by the FDA for treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis.
Infliximab (Remicade), which is used to treat other inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, is beginning to be used for psoriasis with good results.11
Etanercept, infliximab, and adalimumab (Humira) have been approved to treat psoriatic arthritis.
Everybody Will Experience Some Hair Loss or a Scalp Problem. What to Do? What Advice? Who to See?
Everybody will experience some degree of trouble with his or her hair or scalp at some time; we include some names of a few of the common disorders below. However, in order to treat your hair and scalp effectively we would recommend that you have a diagnosis made as soon as possible by one of our experienced trichologists. Close examination of the hair and scalp and a thorough check of your medical history will allow us to diagnose your problem correctly and recommend the correct treatment. Complaints of the hair and scalp are very common and we would always recommend that you treat any problem as soon as it appears as a minor problem can develop into a more serious condition if left untreated. Early diagnosis will give us the best possible opportunity to help you by providing you with the most effective and up-to-date trichological medication. Complaints of the hair and scalp are very common and we would always recommend that you treat any problem as soon as it appears. Hair Loss & Thinning Hereditary:
Androgenetic thinning (FPB)Female pattern balding
Androgenetic thinning (MPB)Male pattern balding
Alopecia:
Alopecia areata
Alopecia universalis
Alopecia totalis
Physical:
Traction alopecia
Friction alopecia
Weathering (trichorrhexis nodosa)
Other Disorders:
Late onset thinning (age related)
Diffuse thinning
Telogen effluvium
Pseudopelade
Anaemia
Hormone imbalance
Thyroid
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Fibroids
Scalp Disorders
Genetic:
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic eczema
Pityrisias simplex (dandruff)
Pityriasis amiantecea
Psoriasis
Acne necrotici milaris
Infection:
Folliculitis
Folliculitis decalvans
Mycotic Infection
Other Disorders:
Pruritis
Seborrhoea
Seborrhoeic cyst
HAIR LOSS AND SCALP TREATMENT
What causes hair loss?
Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss, and it has many different causes. Normal human hairs can be classified according to their phases of growth. Anagen is the growing stage of hair, while telogen is the sleeping stage of hair. About 80 percent of the hairs in the human scalp are growing hairs and about 20 percent of them are sleeping hairs. It has been estimated that the scalp normally contains about 100,000 hairs. Therefore, the average number of hairs that can be lost in a day is about 100. Contrary to popular belief, neither shaving nor hormonal changes, such as menstruation, has any effect upon hair growth. Hair loss can be broken down into several different types, including alopecia areata (temporary hair loss in a coin-shaped patch), telogen effluvium (temporary hair loss secondary to a stressor on the system), and androgenetic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss). For the purposes of our discussion, we will
focus on male-pattern hair loss. It generally shows itself in the 20s or early 30s by gradual loss of hair,chiefly on the top of the head and in the angles at the frontal hairline. There are several different patterns to this hair loss, but male-pattern hair loss is the most frequently encountered type. The exact mechanisms are still unknown. We have no doubt, however, that inherited factors and the effect of androgens (male hormones) on the hair are most responsible.
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About the Author
Gary Heron is one of Europe's leading trichologists for the past 20 years dealing directly with every type of hair loss and scalp disorder for both men and women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
Gary has had over twenty years’experience in dealing with every type of hair or scalp problem. For example, he helps people suffering with scalp disorders such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, folliculitis or from hair loss and thinning caused by genetic baldness, alopecia or through chemical or physical damage.www.thewestminsterpractice.com
Gary says," Everybody will experience some degree of trouble with his or her hair or scalp at some time. However, if you are experiencing hair loss or an irritating scalp problem you do not need to just tolerate it. You can take an active step today and seek help from The Hair Centre".
All treatments products supplied are formulated especially for The Hair Centre by leading trichologists and chemists. They have undergone exhaustive clinical trials and testing to ensure we can target disorders of the hair and scalp effectively.
All ingredients are of the highest standard and meticulously sourced to make sure that these products are the crème de la crème. We are confident we are offering you the very best treatment for hair and scalp problems available today.
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