psoriasis on the scalp - Psoriasis Message Board

gailci · 12-12-2007, 10:04 PM

Can any one tell me what is a good shampoo & conditioner for psoriasis on my scalp? Would olive oil be helpful? I believe it is caused by nerves?
THank you

alice52 · 12-23-2007, 06:24 AM

any of the dandruff shampoos are good if you color your hair but the best
I've found (that I use) is T-Sal. But if you color your hair it will also take
the color out. You can find it in the grocery store next to the shampoos
and dandruff stuff.

motown · 01-01-2008, 07:18 AM

I have found that shampoo with tea tree as an ingredient works best, smells great and will not take the color out of your chair. I always keep some on hand for those breakouts.

gmtric · 01-17-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gailci

Can any one tell me what is a good shampoo & conditioner for psoriasis on my scalp? Would olive oil be helpful? I believe it is caused by nerves?
THank you

I massage olive oil with a drop or 2 of mint essential oil into my scalp about 1/2 hour before I shampoo. I do this about twice a month and it has really helped. I was at the point where I was losing hair by the hand-full and the itching was driving me crazy. But now all that has stopped and the flaking has all but stopped. I alternate between head & shoulders and an herbal shampoo with tea tree oil. I also try not to blow dry my hair, but rather let it dry naturally...the heat of blow drying seems to make it worse.

Bitter Stranger · 01-24-2008, 10:20 PM

A few recent studies have found that topical olive oil and green tea may help with psoriasis. The studies didn't specifically focus on scalp psoriasis but logic would dictate that if it helps with the skin ... it will likely help with the scalp.