You can only take the form of several smaller plates, does not slow down the growth of hair. The disease can develop at any age and often is inherited.
If the person who has psoriasis in the head, this does not mean that it will fall out of the hair. Flake formation can cause harm to the hair and hair roots are much deeper than the plates. The scales of psoriasis are separated from each other. The skin between the healthy and not subject to defeat. Contain a lot of sebum, they form bumps and also felt on the head.
There are several stages of psoriasis of the scalp:
- Progress – at this stage, there are new education and existing panels are distributed on the periphery, the outside of the scalp.
- Stationary — in this phase, the existing education does not disappear, and new ones are formed.
- Regression – at this stage of education on the head will disappear, and instead of panels shaped discolored spots.
Causes of psoriasis on head
Psoriasis occurs due to violation of metabolic processes in the skin. Many experts believe that it is a multifactorial disease, so that the causes of psoriasis on the head a lot: metabolic diseases, endocrine disorders, defects of the immune system, the formation of foci of inflammation in the body, infectious disease, defects in the hormonal system, damage to the scalp, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, regular stress and mental disorders, and hereditary factors.
In psoriasis, the body responds inappropriately to external stimuli, therefore there is more cell division and rapid growth of the upper layer of the scalp. The immune system perceives your own cells as foreign. The normal cycle of cell division and renewal is 25 days. In psoriasis the process is accelerated, and the cycle time is 5 days.
For this reason, the old cells, which do not have the time to fall away, a new superimposed on the old, which is formed in the area of inflammation, bumps, pink-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 head
Most often psoriasis affects such areas of the scalp:
- the ears, the skin behind the ears, and over them;
- punctuation marks;
- occipital, of the back, neck and forehead.
Symptoms of psoriasis on the head, it depends on the shape and degree of disease and is manifested in varying degrees. In the initial phase is slight exfoliation of the skin in certain areas. Most often the psoriasis occurs on the nape of the neck. Then the skin peels off stronger and there is a small irritation and itching. Over time, the itching becomes strong and the patient scratching the skin to prevent cracks and bleeding. The form may be sores and abrasions on the skin.
In the next phase of psoriasis form large panels of red color and bumps. The skin becomes dry and inelastic, thickens and breaks easily. On the plates, which actively removes dead skin cells, which leads to the formation of gray scales, which can cover almost all the skin under the hair. If the patient is not treated, psoriasis is rapidly expanding beyond the areas of hair growth on the rest of the head.
In children, the redness on the scalp and diaper rashes. Shaped panels which are difficult to heal. There is a strong itching, inflammation and pain. In some cases psoriasis can affect the sink of the ear, but often suffer due to the skin behind the ears and over them.
Treatment of psoriasis on the head
Treatment of psoriasis on the scalp is complex and includes a lot of tools for external and internal use. During and after treatment must adhere to the strict diet that the disease has not yet progressed. The patient is assigned a sedative for stress, vitamins a, B1, B6, B12, C for the recovery processes of the skin, strengthening the immune system. Often are used supplements of calcium, folate, nicotinic acid, ATP and other drugs to strengthen the immune system. For external use prescribed 1-2% salicylic ointment. It is useful to take a bath and rinse the scalp with water with the addition of herbal decoctions of sage, chamomile, celandine, succession.
For the treatment of psoriasis on head the use of drugs that contain hormone — corticosteroids. They are very efficient and help you to achieve rapid results, however, have many side effects, therefore, are prescribed in severe stages of psoriasis. In the severe form of psoriasis, it is advised that you make a short cut, as we often have to use ointments and creams and wash my head every day. You must avoid complicated hairstyles, hairstyles and less likely to pull hair elastic, Bobby pins. Do not use sharp pins, stealth, the hair, ploek, as it can damage the skin. Hair can be dried with the dryer on a gentle setting so as not to dry the scalp.
An effective medication for the treatment of psoriasis of the scalp is an ad hoc solution. This solution, which is applied to the skin. At the beginning of the treatment the skin is treated with a solution of 2-times per day, morning and evening. By slowing down the formation of plaque, the solution can be used 1 hour per day, and later to reduce the process up to 3-4 times per week. Also apply the necessary ointments, gels, and shampoos based on tar, zinc for the scalp and hair. The elimination of inflammation, pain symptoms, promote relaxation and skin food.
How to treat psoriasis on the head in other ways: ultraviolet radiation, PUVA therapy, hydrotherapy, laser irradiation, hemosorption, plasmapheresis. Effective they are mud and salt baths, therapeutic and prophylactic resorts on the Black and the Dead sea.
Treatment of psoriasis on the head folk remedies
Psoriasis on the head of a well-established treatment of folk ways. This includes herbal teas and tinctures on herbs, 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 cure for psoriasis, is considered to be the celandine. It is a disinfectant, cauterizing effect, relieves pain symptoms, promotes rapid healing of wounds and soothes inflammation. A decoction of celandine is used for bathing, wash the head, from the juice of celandine tincture is made and the moistened psoriatic panels.
- Alcohol, extract of chamomile promotes the healing of psoriasis of the scalp. It should be taken 3 times a day 20 drops.
- Divorced mustard is a good remedy for psoriasis. You will have to dry mustard – 2 tablespoons hot water – 2 tablespoons, olive oil or any cosmetic - 2 tablespoons, 1 egg yolk, sugar – 2 tsp mix Everything carefully and apply on the scalp. Leave for 15-20 minutes to get the head warmed up. The mask can bake, but that's okay. Then rinse your head with warm water.
- On the scalp efficient to use a mask with clay with sea salt. Mix the clay with salt and add a little water to make a paste. Apply on the scalp for 15 minutes, then rinse well with warm water.
- In the treatment of psoriasis on the scalp used slurry from the bow. Promotes hair growth, soothes inflammation and itching.
An effective home cure for psoriasis of the head is the compression of the oil. After the mask, you will need to clean the head treatment shampoo. For compression need to heat the mixture of vegetable oils, peanut and olives. Lightly apply oil on the scalp, to massage and wear a shower cap, wrap a towel. The procedure is best done at night, in the morning wash your hair.
Treatment of psoriasis on the head in the home, which includes a number of recommendations for the care of the hair. Washing and drying hair, you must be careful not to damage the plaque. You need to alternate normal and treatment shampoo to quickly restore the moisture balance of the scalp. When drying hair with hairdryer should be at a distance of 30 cm from the head, and nozzles and the nozzles, should be used. During treatment it is better not to use the pliers and the hair, for hair, as hair can fall out. In addition to the head need to wash the skin behind the ears.
These must be in accordance with therapeutic diet and eliminate harmful foods. To exclude fatty, fried, salty, smoked, spicy dishes, sweets, spicy, canned food, fruit and vegetables, red color. Trigger allergies and increase the process of inflammation.