What are the treatments for psoriasis on the scalp?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately 7.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease (a condition that attacks the immune system itself) that affects your skin, causing an overproduction of skin cells.SymptomsWith psoriasis on your scalp, you experience itchy red areas with silvery-white scales, according to MayoClinic.com. These silver-looking white patches may bleed after they are removed.TypesIt can be difficult to tell the difference between scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Both cause scaly red skin that itches. With psoriasis, however, the scales are drier and thicker, and a person is likely to have psoriasis elsewhere on the body, according to MayoClinic.com.RemediesTreatments for scalp psoriasis include over-the-counter remedies in the form of shampoos or ointments that contain ketoconazole, corticosteroids or salicylic acid.Another OptionAnother treatment involves applying mineral oi
