{"id":592,"date":"2020-10-29T03:13:57","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T03:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/susongderm.com\/newsite\/?p=592"},"modified":"2020-10-29T03:14:29","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T03:14:29","slug":"scalp-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/scalp-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Scalp Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) can appear anywhere on the skin. When it forms on the scalp, it is often called scalp psoriasis.<\/p>
Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) can appear anywhere on the skin.<\/em><\/p> Scalp psoriasis can extend beyond the scalp. It can appear on the forehead as shown in the picture on this page. Sometimes, it extends to the back of the neck or appears behind the ears.<\/p> On the scalp, psoriasis may need different treatment. The skin on the scalp is thicker. Hair can get in the way.<\/p> Psoriasis can appear anywhere on the scalp. Sometimes a small patch develops, which can be easy to hide with hair. Scalp psoriasis also can cover the entire scalp. When psoriasis appears on the scalp, you may notice:<\/p> \u00a0Reddish patches on the scalp. Some patches are barely noticeable. Patches also can be very noticeable, thick, and inflamed.<\/p> \u00a0These signs and symptoms can come and go. Some people have only one mild flare on their scalps. Others have many flare-ups, which can range from mild to serious. Many things can trigger a flare-up, including stress, cold, and dry air.<\/p> How do dermatologists diagnose scalp psoriasis?<\/strong><\/p> To diagnose scalp psoriasis, a dermatologist looks at the scalp.<\/p> Sometimes a dermatologist also needs to remove a bit of skin. This skin is sent to a lab. The lab report will tell the dermatologist whether the patient has scalp psoriasis.<\/p> How do dermatologists treat scalp psoriasis?<\/strong><\/p> Scalp psoriasis causes many people discomfort. Some people feel embarrassed. Treatment can ease these problems. There are many safe and effective treatments. Some people get relief from a medicated shampoo or solution. A few of these can be purchased without a prescription.<\/p> But scalp psoriasis can be stubborn. Many people see a dermatologist for treatment. A dermatologist can tell you what can help. The following types of treatment can help scalp psoriasis:\u00a0<\/p> Outcome<\/strong><\/p> When a person sees a dermatologist, it is rare to suffer from scalp psoriasis for long. Of course, it helps to follow the treatment plan.<\/p> To help their patients get maximum benefit from treatment for scalp psoriasis, dermatologists often share the following tips with their patients:<\/p> Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) can appear anywhere on the skin. When it forms on the scalp, it is often called scalp psoriasis. Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) can appear anywhere on the skin. Scalp psoriasis can extend beyond the scalp. It can appear on the forehead as shown in the picture on this page. Sometimes, it extends to the back […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=592"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":594,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592\/revisions\/594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/susongderm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Scalp psoriasis: Signs and symptoms<\/h3>
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