Who Gets Scalp Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is common on the scalp. Researchers estimate that at least half (50%) of the people who have plaque psoriasis will have at least one flare-up on the scalp. Signs and Symptoms of Scalp Psoriasis Scalp psoriasis can appear anywhere on the scalp. Sometimes one small patch develops, which can be easy to hide with hair. Scalp psoriasis also can cover the entire scalp. It can even creep beyond the scalp, appearing on the forehead, back of the neck, or behind the ears. When scalp psoriasis develops, people have one or more of these signs and symptoms: · Reddish plaque on the scalp. Plaques range from barely noticeable to thick and inflamed. · Silvery-white scale. This often develops on the scalp and can be mistaken for dandruff. · Dandruff-like flaking. This is common due to the continual shedding of the new skin cells. Unlike dandruff, scalp psoriasis causes a silvery sheen and dry scale on the scalp. · Dry scalp. The scalp may be so dry that the skin cracks and bleeds. · Itching.
