
Psoriasis Support Group
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints. This is known as...

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I found this product, Scalpicin that really helps psoriasis of the scalp. Stops the itching and reduces redness and flaking. It comes in a white bottle with a squeeze top. I've also found that washing my hair less often helps.

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I have used this product the only thing is, if you have any open sores on your scalp then this product does burn since its many ingre. is alcohol.

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Funny, I've never noticed that and I use it in "other" places than my scalp that are inflamed and irritated. I suppose in my instance that the slight burning feels better than the itch?? and it seems to help reduce the redness and flaking. That's the weird thing about this condition...it's different for each individual and each different day! Geez!!!!
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