Can only form small tiles, which do not slow down hair growth. The disease can develop at any age, and often is hereditary.
If a person is psoriasis on the head, this does not mean that he falls out of the hair. Flake formation can damage the hair, because the hair roots are much deeper than plaques. The scales of psoriasis are separated from each other. The skin between the healthy and not subject to defeat. They contain a lot of sebum, they form bumps and very seem to get.
There are several stages of psoriasis of the scalp:
- Progressing – at this stage, there is a new training and existing plaques distributed to the edge, the outside of the scalp.
- In place — in this stage, existing training does not disappear and new ones are formed.
- Regression – this phase of training the head disappears, and instead of plaques formed discolored spots.
Causes of psoriasis on the head
Psoriasis occurs due to the violation of metabolic processes in the skin. Many experts believe that it is a multifactorial disease, so the causes of psoriasis from a lot of: metabolic disorders, endocrine disorders, failure of immune system, formation of foci of inflammation in the body, infectious diseases, the failure of the hormonal system, injuries to the scalp, diseases of the digestive system, regular stress and mental disorders, and hereditary factors.
In Psoriasis, the body reacts inappropriately to external stimuli, therefore, there is increased cell division and rapid growth of the upper layer of the scalp. The body's immune system perceives your own cells as foreign. The normal cycle of cell division and renewal is 25 days. Psoriasis the process is accelerated, and the cycle time is 5 days.
For this reason, the old cells do not have time to drop off, new on top of old, formed the field of inflammation, bumps, pinkish-white nodules, covered with large epithelial cells. Over time, they coalesce and form large red spots. Education on the scalp do not affect hair growth and promote hair loss. However, when their injuries arise new lesions.
Symptoms of psoriasis on the head
Most often psoriasis affects the areas of the scalp:
- earlobes, skin behind the ears and over them;
- parted;
- occipital, back, neck and forehead.
Symptoms of psoriasis of the head to form depends on the type and stage of the disease and are manifested in varying degrees. The initial stage is a little peeling of the skin in certain areas. Most often, psoriasis occurs on the nape. Then the skin peels off stronger, and there is a small irritation and itching. Over time, the itching will become strong and the patient scratching the skin to prevent cracks and bleeding. Can form wounds and abrasions on the skin.
In the next stage of psoriasis formed large plaques of red color and bumps. The skin becomes dry and inflexible, condenses and breaks easily. There is a memorial plaque to actively remove dead skin cells, which leads to the formation of the gray scale, which can cover almost all of the skin under the hair. If the patient is not treated, psoriasis is rapidly spreading to a wider area of hair growth to the rest of the head.
In children, there is redness, scalp and diaper rash. Formed plaque, which is difficult to treat. There is a strong itching, inflammation and pain. In some cases psoriasis can affect the sink's ears, but often suffer from skin behind the ears and over them.
Treatment of psoriasis in the head
Treatment of psoriasis of the scalp is complex and includes many tools for outdoor and indoor use. During and after treatment is to follow a strict diet that the disease has not progressed. The patient is prescribed sedatives stress, vitamins a, B1, B6, B12, C the recovery processes of the skin, strengthens the immune system. Widely used in calcium, folic acid, nicotinic acid, ATP and other drugs to strengthen the immune system. For external use prescribed with 1-2% salicylic ointment. It is useful to take baths and rinse the scalp with water with the addition of herbal decoctions of sage, chamomile, celandine, succession.
The treatment of psoriasis from the use of medications, which contain hormones — corticosteroids. They are very effective, and helps to achieve quick results, however, have many side effects, therefore it is prescribed in severe stages of psoriasis. Severe form of psoriasis, it is recommended to do a short cut, because we often have to apply creams and lotions and washing my head every day. You need to avoid complicated hairstyles, styling, and less likely to pull hair elastic, Bobby pins. Do not use sharp pins, stealth, curlers, ploen, because they can damage the skin. The hair can be dried in a dryer's gentle setting so as not to dry the scalp.
Effective medicine for psoriasis treatment scalp is a temporary solution. This solution, which is applied to the skin. At the beginning of treatment the skin is treated with a solution 2 times a day, morning and evening. After slowing down the plaque formation, the solution can be applied 1 times a day, and later to reduce the process up to 3-4 times a week. Also apply the necessary creams, gels and shampoos based on tar, zinc-the scalp and hair. They will remove the inflammation, pain symptoms, promote relaxation and skin nourishment.
How to treat psoriasis in the head in other ways: uv radiation, PUVA therapy, water therapy, laser irradiation, hemosorption, plasmapheresis. Effective are mud and salt baths, therapeutic and prophylactic resorts of the Black and Dead sea.
Treatment of psoriasis in the head folk remedies
Psoriasis head stabilized treatment of folk ways. It contains herbal teas and tinctures of herbs, for the treatment of scalp oils, masks for the head, which is based on plants and oils, shampoos, herbal, tar. The most effective folk remedy for psoriasis on the head:
- The most effective remedy for psoriasis is considered the celandine. It is a disinfectant, cauterizing effect, relieve pain symptoms, promote rapid healing of wounds and relieves inflammation. A decoction of celandine is used for bathing, rinse the head, the juice of celandine tincture is made and moistened psoriatic plaques.
- Alcohol chamomile extract promotes healing of psoriasis scalp. It is to be taken 3 times a day 20 drops.
- Divorced mustard is a good remedy for psoriasis. You will need a dry mustard – 2 tablespoons hot water – 2 tbsp, olive oil, or cosmetic - 2 tablespoons, 1 egg yolk, sugar – 2 tsp mix All thoroughly and apply on the scalp. Leave on for 15-20 minutes to get the head warmed up. The mask can bake, but that doesn't matter. Then rinse the head with warm water.
- The scalp to effectively apply the clay mask with sea salt. Mix the clay with salt and add a little water to get a paste. Applied to the scalp for 15 minutes, then rinse well with warm water.
- Treatment of psoriasis of the scalp used slurry from the bow. It stimulates hair growth, relieves inflammation and itching.
Effective home remedy for psoriasis of the head is packed oil. After the mask you need to clean the head with shampoo. Pack need to heat the mixture of vegetable oil, peanut and olive oil. Lightly oil the scalp, massage and use a shower cap, wrap a towel. The procedure is best done at night, in the morning wash your hair.
Treat psoriasis from home includes several recommendations on hair care products. Washing and drying your hair need to be careful not to damage the tile. You need to alternate normal and treatment shampoo to quickly restore the moisture balance of the scalp. When drying hair with a hair Dryer should be kept at a distance of 30 cm from the head, and nozzles and nozzles should be used. During treatment it is better, if you don't use tongs and curlers for hair, because hair can fall out. In addition, the head need to wash the skin behind the ears.
You must comply with the therapeutic diet and eliminate harmful foods. Exclude fatty, fried, salty, smoked, spicy dishes, sweets, spicy, canned food, vegetables and fruits red color. They trigger allergies and increase the process of inflammation.