It's pretty safe to say that scalp problems of any nature, including itchiness and flaking, are extremely annoying to anyone who suffers from them. But
— a common condition characterized by thick, red, scaly patches of skin that can cover the entire scalpbe chronic — is arguably the most painful and inconvenient. Scalp psoriasis treatment often comes in the form of oils, steroid solutions, and even ointments, but basic care starts in the shower with the shampoo you use.
Those battling scalp psoriasis want to aim for a formula that simultaneously sloughs away flakes while soothing irritation. New York City-based board-certified dermatologistsays you should look for a shampoo with ingredients such as salicylic acid and coal tar, which is a dark liquid by-product of coke and coal gas from coal and is used in medications to treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
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