TLDR Shampoos with specific ingredients are effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
The document discussed the challenges and treatment options for scalp psoriasis, a condition affecting 50–75% of psoriasis patients, characterized by erythematosquamous lesions and silver-white scaling. Scalp psoriasis was noted to impair quality of life and cause psychological distress. Despite numerous therapies, treatment remained difficult due to the scalp's inaccessibility and the unpleasantness of topical applications. Shampoos, containing keratolytics, tars, and corticosteroids, were highlighted as safe, well-tolerated, and effective, with clobetasol propionate shampoo and tar-blend shampoos being preferred for induction and maintenance therapy, respectively. Treatment needed to be individualized as no single preparation was superior in all situations.
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
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January 2001 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.
Shampoos with specific ingredients are effective and safe for treating scalp psoriasis.
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September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
