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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scalp When Diagnosed With Psoriasis
Question: "Dermarest" . Psoriasis Medicated shampoo plus conditioner only one to actually remove the particles from my scalp hair, but they develop right back in about one or two day days. They are very itchy and troublesome. Have had this for over a year. Has their been a fix for this type of problem?
Thanks for a proven solution. XXXXXXX
Thanks for a proven solution. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Long term persistent use is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know and I can understand the discomfort you must be going through. Based on the history you have shared, one thing we need to bear in mind is that psoriasis is a genetic autoimmune disease and doesn't resolve permanently and only short term solutions have been proposed. Long term aggressive therapies with steroids, methotrexate or retinoids are associated with harmful side effects and still associated with recurrences. In your case use of shampoo is associated for some relief for scalp lesions and scaly eruptions and it remains in control for a day or two, then, this needs to be continued as such, as this frequency is quite reasonble and one takes bath or washes hair with such frequency for usual hygiene, so instead of using non medicated shampoos, the one you are using should be continued. Wishing you a great health. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Long term persistent use is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know and I can understand the discomfort you must be going through. Based on the history you have shared, one thing we need to bear in mind is that psoriasis is a genetic autoimmune disease and doesn't resolve permanently and only short term solutions have been proposed. Long term aggressive therapies with steroids, methotrexate or retinoids are associated with harmful side effects and still associated with recurrences. In your case use of shampoo is associated for some relief for scalp lesions and scaly eruptions and it remains in control for a day or two, then, this needs to be continued as such, as this frequency is quite reasonble and one takes bath or washes hair with such frequency for usual hygiene, so instead of using non medicated shampoos, the one you are using should be continued. Wishing you a great health. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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