128 citations
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January 2001 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
This review provides an overview of scalppsoriasis treatments but presents no new clinical results; it highlights various options including coal tar, salicylic acid, corticosteroids, and vitamin D3 analogues.
104 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
This review discusses current treatment challenges and strategies for managing psoriasis in the scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas, emphasizing the need for effective and well-tolerated long-term options, but reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”
This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate scalppsoriasis from seborrheic dermatitis by identifying specific trichoscopic patterns such as hidden hairs, signet ring vessels, and comma vessels.
19 citations
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November 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy”
This study describes a case where stopping infliximab and using oral minocycline with topical treatments effectively resolved alopecia and scalppsoriasis in a woman with Crohn's disease.
16 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of dermatological treatment”
This study found that calcipotriol scalp solution was more effective than a coal tar-based shampoo for treating mild to moderate scalppsoriasis and showed continued efficacy with long-term use.
A user with scalppsoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.
Scalp inflammation may contribute to hair thinning, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo potentially helping by reducing inflammation. Some users report that DHT blockers and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation.
A 33-year-old male restarted finasteride after stopping it to conceive, noticing hair loss, especially in the crown area. His current routine includes finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and he plans to continue this treatment for 18 months before making any major changes.
A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.
The user reports that using topical Dutasteride has stopped their hair loss, and they are curious about potential side effects and regrowth. They also mention having scalppsoriasis and past SSRI use affecting libido.
azelaic acid: Can it help if my scalp is irritated or oily?Azelaic acid reduces inflammation in facial acne and rosacea, and one small uncontrolled study reported less facial oil, but it has not been tested on scalp irritation or oily scalp. A red, flaky or itchy scalp can be seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis or infection, which have their own treatments.