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5 Tips to Calm Down Psoriasis on your Scalp
Rishi kept itching the nape of his neck while he worked from home, during this pandemic 2020. His mother was quick to notice his worsening itch that began to feel scaly and appear red in a few days; she thoughtfully arranged an online consultation with their family doctor. The doctor noticed flakes of dead skin at the back of his t-shirt. She diagnosed his condition as being scalp psoriasis, after a complete online observation.
Being their old family friend, she was close-knit with their entire family. A homeopathic practitioner by profession, she believed that our body has the power to cure itself. Their discussion comprised of a physiological and emotional examination to arrive at the root-cause of Rishi’s persistent itchy scalp…Here’s a pool of knowledge for your understanding about scalp psoriasis.
What’s scalp psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder where the white blood cells or the immunity cells of the body, instead of attacking a disease, start attacking the healthy skin cells. Scalp psoriasis appears as red, itchy patches with silvery-white scales. It is a common autoimmune disorder in which your body’s skin cells multiply at a faster rate than usual. The actual time period for new skin cells to generate lasts anywhere between three to five weeks. But in psoriasis, new skin cells are formed every 3 to 5 days. That’s pretty quick, isn’t it? Thus, as new cells multiply, the old cells on the surface don’t get sufficient time to fall off. This merger of the old and new cells leads to a red, silvery-white scaly rash called psoriasis. And since it is on the backside of Rishi’s head, it’s called scalp psoriasis.
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Symptoms of scalp psoriasis
Along with physical symptoms, the long-term condition of this disease can cause depression and anxiety. Here are some of the main physical symptoms of scalp psoriasis
- The appearance of red, scaly lesions on the scalp
- Flaking that appears similar to dandruff (Not necessarily dandruff)
- Bleeding from the scalp when exposed to pressure from combing or continuous scratching
- Constant itching with hair breakage
- Hair loss and baldness in severe cases
Scalp psoriasis is an emotionally draining condition. Most individuals feel that scalp psoriasis is just a rash that will go away on its own. However, this is quite unlikely as psoriasis is a long-term condition that usually worsens without proper treatment.
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As per the recent study by the research gate, a major outbreak of psoriasis occurs between the ages of 25 to 60 years. Approximately, 80% of patients with psoriasis have mild to moderate symptoms with up to 5% of skin surface area affected. Successful management is dependent on numerous factors, such as patient education, choice of therapies, adherence to the advice given by your medical practitioner as well as strong mental conviction.
Most medical practitioners recommend topical medications and medicines that affect the entire body to treat scalp psoriasis. But it is ideal to combine medical treatment with these natural tips to calm psoriasis on your scalp.
- Stay calm and meditate. Mental stress causes the body to release chemicals that boost the inflammatory response. Additionally, psoriasis tends to worsen with weight gain. Keep your body weight in control by eating healthy and nutritious diets. Exercise increases the body’s production of endorphins (chemicals that improve mood and energy) and reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol.
- Sunshine (natural Vit D source) may help relieve some symptoms of scalp psoriasis. Put on sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and spend 10 to 15 minutes in the sun. Consider, spending time outside in the morning when the sun is less intense.
- Aloe vera is a plant known for its skin-healing properties. Creams gels or hair masks with aloe vera can help reduce itching, inflammation, flaking, and redness on the scalp. Its application can smoothen the affected area.
- is filled with healthy fats that boost skin health. Massage a few drops of cool or lukewarm oil on your scalp. This can reduce and remove some of the scaling associated with this condition.
- Turmeric is an herb well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Scalp psoriasis symptoms may reduce by taking a daily turmeric supplement, or by trying to incorporate more turmeric (fresh or powdered) into your daily cooking.
- Tea tree is a plant believed to treat inflammatory skin conditions. It works as an antiseptic and can ease the inflammation and redness associated with scalp psoriasis. Add the best tea tree oil to your personal care range!
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Homeopathic Treatment for Scalp Psoriasis
Conventional modes of treatment are based on immunosuppressants (suppress the autoimmune reaction in the body). They may clear the skin in a few days or weeks, but psoriasis can recur as soon as the effect of the medicine gets over.
Homeopathy helps to stimulate the body's natural healing capacity and restores the strayed immunity, back to normalcy. Homeopathy is non-addictive. Homeopathic medicines treat scalp psoriasis gently without damaging the vital organs, unlike conventional medicine which is known to damage- liver, kidney, or gallbladder.
If homeopathy is considered a treatment option in the early stage of psoriasis, then the overall control of the disease in the future is much better. Homeopathic medicine helps to deal with stress more effectively and helps control the intensity of scalp psoriasis symptoms, during seasonal variations.
Dr Batra’s has been treating people with the goodness of homeopathy for more than 35 years. The homeopathic specialist will determine your treatment after considering your specific causes and also the condition of your ailment. Be rest assured as your homeopathic practitioner will analyze your in-depth and understand your complete health history. Book an appointment with us at https://www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment and let our homeopathic doctor guide you towards the most suitable treatment for scalp psoriasis.
