Diseases
scalp psoriasis
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Overview
Scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. It causes raised, discolored plaques on your scalp or on the skin around your scalp that may be dry, itchy and irritating. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can alleviate your symptoms.
Symptoms
- raised, discolored (red, brown, gray or purple) plaques with a white or silvery
- ... surface of dead skin cells.
- plaques on most of the scalp or the entire scalp.
- plaques along the hairline, forehead, the back of the neck
- skin flakes.
Causes
- scalp psoriasis is an immune system disease. the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation, which leads to new skin cells growing too fast.
Risk factors
- genetics
- environmental exposures can include skin trauma
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- medical history.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is scalp psoriasis?
Scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. It causes raised, discolored plaques on your scalp or on the skin around your scalp that may be dry, itchy and irritating. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can alleviate your symptoms.
What are the symptoms of scalp psoriasis?
raised, discolored (red, brown, gray or purple) plaques with a white or silvery, ... surface of dead skin cells., plaques on most of the scalp or the entire scalp., plaques along the hairline, forehead, the back of the neck, skin flakes.
What causes scalp psoriasis?
scalp psoriasis is an immune system disease. the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation, which leads to new skin cells growing too fast.
Which medicines are used for scalp psoriasis?
betamethasone, calcipotriene, coal tar, roflumilast, salicylic acid, tazarotene
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