Remedies for Severe Scalp Psoriasis

**mallorykay13** · August 17th, 2012, 11:28 AM

So, I have had severe scalp psoriasis for about 5 years. If any of you have plaque psoriasis, you know how long of a time that is. For a long time, it was misdiagnosed, so I have only recently (in the last year and half) been given a treatment for it. But, that treatment burns, and makes me cry. It is alcohol based, so that way it will dry and not make the scalp oily, but it hurts so bad. There has got to be a way to battle this without hurting myself. I am sick of having thinning hair, dead skin in my hair, and having it visible to everyone else (it has crept out of my hairline). Does anyone have any thing that has worked for their psoriasis? I come to you guys as a cry for help, I'm sick of the pain of raw skin, the itching, the nagging from my boyfriend and mother to quit scratching, and the embarrassing flaking and visible raw spots.

**MissCoco** · August 17th, 2012, 12:00 PM

First of all, I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this issue

From what I've read about scalp psoriasis, and also from helping a close friend with mild scalp psoriasis, vitamin D is crucial for the health of the scalp (amongst many other benefits). I'm guessing you've had your levels checked already? As a side note, I've heard that taking vit D/fish oil/omega 3 supplements can all be beneficial to treat psoriasis. Also, avoiding anything inflammatory (being in direct sunlight, inflammatory foods that are sugary and starchy, etc) is imperative. As for the actual topical treatment of your scalp, I think using pure aloe vera gel could be of great use and wouldn't interfere with your other treatment (though it's always better to be safe and check).

I hope some other people more knowledgeable than I will come along to provide better answers for you. Again, I'm really sorry you have this condition and I truly hope it'll improve in time

**mallorykay13** · August 17th, 2012, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by MissCoco

First of all, I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this issue

From what I've read about scalp psoriasis, and also from helping a close friend with mild scalp psoriasis, vitamin D is crucial for the health of the scalp (amongst many other benefits). I'm guessing you've had your levels checked already? As a side note, I've heard that taking vit D/fish oil/omega 3 supplements can all be beneficial to treat psoriasis. Also, avoiding anything inflammatory (being in direct sunlight, inflammatory foods that are sugary and starchy, etc) is imperative. As for the actual topical treatment of your scalp, I think using pure aloe vera gel could be of great use and wouldn't interfere with your other treatment (though it's always better to be safe and check).

I hope some other people more knowledgeable than I will come along to provide better answers for you. Again, I'm really sorry you have this condition and I truly hope it'll improve in time

I actually haven't had my vit. D levels checked. My mom has a vit. D deficiency, so that may mean something. I take well over the recommended daily amount of vit. D, but that has only been a recent addition to my vitamin regime.

**Ephemeral** · August 17th, 2012, 12:22 PM

My husband has outbreaks of psoriasis caused by arthritis. I've been rinsing his scalp with diluted apple cider vinegar, massaging his scalp with coconut oil and then scritching it with a wooden comb. When it's really itchy, rubbing a small amount of aloe vera gel seems to soothe it.

Good luck - I'm sorry you are going through this. It's not a pleasant, I know.

**mallorykay13** · August 17th, 2012, 12:25 PM

I'm scared of scritching because I get raw spots so easily. The hair is starting to thin in that area, and I think it's due to me damaging the hair with my scratching... I will have to try some aloe for the itchy times.

**PetuniaBlossom** · August 17th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Aww, I'm sorry you're having to deal with psoriasis. I'll pass along something that helped a friend of mine, FWIW. She knew a really good chiropractor, socially, whom she trusted.
He noticed her psoriasis and asked if she would consider coming to him professionally. After having her spine adjusted twice a week for less than two months, her psoriasis abated. She told me she hadn't made any other changes to her routine, diet, etc., so she could only attribute it to having her spine adjusted.
It might be worth a try.

**mallorykay13** · August 17th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by PetuniaBlossom

Aww, I'm sorry you're having to deal with psoriasis. I'll pass along something that helped a friend of mine, FWIW. She knew a really good chiropractor, socially, whom she trusted.
He noticed her psoriasis and asked if she would consider coming to him professionally. After having her spine adjusted twice a week for less than two months, her psoriasis abated. She told me she hadn't made any other changes to her routine, diet, etc., so she could only attribute it to having her spine adjusted.
It might be worth a try.

Thats awesome! It's also slightly ironic because I plan on getting my doctorate in chiropractics.

I wonder where the chiropractor went to school/where he learned to do that.

**AgnesONutter** · August 17th, 2012, 01:23 PM

How does your scalp react to deep oilings? My mother have psoriasis and for her it helps to soak her scalp in oil (her favourite is virgin coconut) and aloe vera gel the night before washing both to soften the flakes, and to help soothe and heal the actual outbreaks. Nothing really heals it, but all things soothing and healing and non-drying helps. You might also want to try St John's Wort, we have it in hydrosol form. So inbetween oilings, when the psorisis really gets bad, my mother just wets her scalp with it, massage gently and let air dry. It helps.

**mallorykay13** · August 17th, 2012, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by AgnesONutter

How does your scalp react to deep oilings? My mother have psoriasis and for her it helps to soak her scalp in oil (her favourite is virgin coconut) and aloe vera gel the night before washing both to soften the flakes, and to help soothe and heal the actual outbreaks. Nothing really heals it, but all things soothing and healing and non-drying helps. You might also want to try St John's Wort, we have it in hydrosol form. So inbetween oilings, when the psorisis really gets bad, my mother just wets her scalp with it, massage gently and let air dry. It helps.

I will try this.

**PetuniaBlossom** · August 19th, 2012, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by mallorykay13

Thats awesome! It's also slightly ironic because I plan on getting my doctorate in chiropractics.

I wonder where the chiropractor went to school/where he learned to do that.

She said he is a Maximized Living Chiropractor and went to school originally in Texas at Palmer, then somewhere in Florida at Maximized Living headquarters. She said Maximized Living is awesome!