Scalp psoriasis is a common skin problem. Psoriasis is characterized by an itchy feeling along with pain in the scalp. It's caused by the skin regenerating in a period of days rather than the typical month. The skin damages too fast and become irritated, causing shedding skin that looks like dandruff.
The best way to treat psoriasis is by exposing the skin to the sun, but this becomes complicated when the psoriasis is found on the scalp, as it is very difficult that the sun reaches this area of the body. Therefore, this condition needs to be treated in other ways. The shampoo you use in this case is very important, and choosing one without chemicals and as natural as possible will make a great difference. Here you'll find different recipes to make natural homemade treatments for scalp psoriasis.
Aloe vera mask
This mask will help you get rid of the redness and itchiness on your scalp, plus it will leave your hair and scalp smelling really good. You'll need:
1 or 2 tablespoons of aloe vera
1 drop of lavender, peppermint or tea tree oil
Instructions:
Mix the aloe vera with the essential oil
Massage the mixture into your scalp gently
Let the treatment soak into your scalp for 30 minutes
Shampoo your hair with gentle aloe vera shampoo or some other alternative to shampoo
Baking soda shampoo
Baking soda, with its great antibacterial properties, is a great natural treatment for scalp psoriasis. Only applying baking soda won't clean your hair, but you can apply this treatment and then use a mild or natural shampoo to leave your hair completely clean. To use baking soda to treat scalp psoriasis:
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 cup of water
Mix well until the baking soda is disolved and apply to the scalp for a few minutes and rinse
Wash your hair with a natural shampoo
Olive & peanut oil treatment
Using peanut oil on your scalp before applying shampoo is great to treat scalp psoriasis. Oils contain fatty acids that are anti-inflammatory, which relieve the pain and itchiness. To prepare an olive & peanut oil treatment you need:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
Instructions:
Combine the two ingredients and apply on your scalp
Cover with a plastic shower cap or plastic bag
Leave it sit for 30 minutes before applying shampoo
Saffron tea to rinse your hair
Herbal teas that contain chamomile or yellow saffron are perfect for promoting skin health. However, you can also prepare an infusion and apply it directly on your scalp. You'll need:
2 teaspoons of yellow saffron
2 liters of hot water
Instructions:
Put the yellow saffron in the water and steep for 20 minutes
When cooled, strain and place in a spray bottle
Use the mix as final rinse after shampooing
Use it as many times throughout the day as you want (for instance, if the itching gets very uncomfortable)
Treating your scalp
The most important thing when treating scalp psoriasis is being very gentle with your scalp. You should never scratch it, even if it's itching, or remove the flakes, as this could create small wounds that could get infected. Treating the scalp gently will allow it to heal faster.
Consult with your dermatologist if the methods listed above don't work and your psoriasis gets worse.
