Psoriasis Scalp Treatment

Massaging a little warm baby/olive/coconut oil gently into the scalp, preferably before going to bed to allow plenty of time to soak (bind up the head in an old towel) will help. Wash out with cream shampoo (i.e. Dry Hair Products), add a little lemon juice to the final rinse to get rid of excess grease. Only shampoo three times a week, more than this and the natural oils may be washed out. Always treat the head as gently as possible, do not comb or brush harshly. Perms and colorants can be used as long as the skin is not broken. Shampoo the hair and scalp with a tar-based shampoo that can be purchased over-the-counter or by prescription. Shampoos, scalp steroid lotions, vitamin D analogues and some tar preparations such as tar pomade may be used on the scalp.