Self-care tips to manage scalp psoriasis

The millennial generation is all about self-care routines and rightly so as it helps you regain your sanity which the bustling of this world seems to snatch away. When it comes to diseases which cause pure irritation due to inflammation and itchiness like scalp psoriasis, along with profound treatments which work towards suppressing the scalp psoriasis symptoms, it’s also recommended for you to take some preventive and self-care measures which contribute positively towards your treatment.    

However, before reading any further make sure you know this condition in-and-out. Before implementing these measures, click to read more about scalp psoriasis: https://www.drbatras.com/what-i-wish-everyone-knew-about-scalp-psoriasis-and-homeopathy

1. Say no to scratch:

One of the worst things you can do to your scalp while it’s already suffering from a scaly, itchy and dry surface is scratching. No matter how much it tempts you, say no to scratching. It might give you periodic relief which won’t last longer than five seconds but the damage done shall be too detrimental and long-lasting.  

2. Shampoo gently:

Gentle should be your motto and approach towards everything when it comes to suffering from scalp psoriasis. Shampooing your hair frequently doesn’t harm your scalp much. However, vigorous washing of hair should be avoided at any costs. Use products which your homeopaths approve. Additionally, your scalp is dry and flaky as it is. On top of it, if you use hot showers, it’ll open your pores and make your scalp even drier. Therefore, limit your hair wash to lukewarm or cold water and bathroom singing concerts.  

3. Stop picking:

With scalp psoriasis, your scalp develops scales which may sometimes hurt for being so dry. These scales may appear and shed off periodically on its own. However, you should never pick the scales as it may increase your discomfort and inflammation even more. 

4. Air dry over blow-dry:

As quick and convenient as using a blow drier is, you should avoid it if you are suffering from scalp psoriasis. It’s quite obvious that the reason blow driers are so quick is because it emits way more heat than naturally available. This excess heat will irritate your dry and flaky scalp. Prefer air drying your hair after a wash.    

5. Keep your fingernails short:

When you cut off all the source of evil, there shall be no crime committed. If you can’t seem to resist scratching the itch out of your scalp, cut your fingernails making it too short to scratch anything. Also, file these nails so that they are smooth to avoid scratching.

6. Don’t sacrifice your salon trips: 

Aside from eating a chocolate cake, what’s the best self-care therapy? Occasional visits to the salon to get pampered definitely make it to the list. It may become embarrassing and awkward for you to make salon trips due to the disfigured scalp. However, you don’t need to cancel these appointments. Rather just be an open book and tell your stylist about your condition beforehand. There are many professional stylists who are completely aware of this condition and provide special attention and care.

Make a note to check all the ingredients of every product that you use which may hold the potential of causing an infection, regardless of whether you may have scalp psoriasis or not. 

7. Get treatment:

Probably the most obvious tip would be to ensure that you seek proper treatment. When it comes to hair ailment, safe treatments without any side-effects should be your preference. This is why opting for homeopathic treatments to treat scalp psoriasis by Dr Batra’s™ will be a holistic approach to deal with this ailment. It also offers a carefully curated range of products for your hair, rich in natural ingredients which you can use as per your preference.   

If you need an expert opinion on which products are safe for your scalp, you can book an appointment with Dr Batra’s™. Here, along with acquiring the safest homeopathic medicine for scalp psoriasis, you will also be offered counselling sessions with the expert where you can resolve any doubts you may have.  Until then, stop scratching and let your scalp be!