Psoriasis Shampoo – Effective Treatment For Scalp Psoriasis

UPDATE: November 1, 2010

This just in DermaSolve, natural treatment for psoriasis, have developed a new shampoo for psoriasis and for a limited time they are offering a full 60 day money back guarantee. The shampoo retails at $19.99 but you can get the psoriasis shampoo for cheaper at their website. It is proven to reduce psoriasis flakes.

Psoriasis Shampoo – Effective Treatment For Scalp Psoriasis
By Tim Faber

Scalp psoriasis is a condition suffered by hundreds of thousands every year in the U.S. alone. Considered a genetic autoimmune skin problem, psoriasis is most often associated with scalp and hair with symptoms such as flaking, itching and white scales.

Though most common in individuals who a genetically predisposed to psoriasis (your parents or grandparents), it is believed to triggered by stress and viral infections. Outbreaks can be minor with localized redness, irritation and flakes or widespread across the scalp and skin. It is characterized by redness that is prone to bleeding when scratched and is often covered by white flakes.

Though a cure for scalp psoriasis has eluded researchers, the primary focus of treatment is with a scalp psoriasis shampoo that helps heal the scalp and reduce incidence of flakes, scales and itchiness – similar to treatments for dandruff or dermatitis.

Research has also shown that those predisposed to scalp conditions can adjust their diets and use of cosmetics and makeup. Avoiding fried foods, dairy products and using mineral-based makeup and hair products may bring relief to some.

The primary objective of any psoriasis shampoo is to provide optimal health to the hair as well as clear and control flaking on the scalp. Many shampoos on the market use botanical extracts to reduce oil production and accumulation (thus reducing bacteria and fungus) while targeting reduction of inflammation. Cleaning scales and flakes is also a primary function as is helping to irrigate clogged follicle pores of dirt and product build-up that may be irritating the scalp.

Many successful psoriasis shampoos are formulated with Jojoba Oil, Emu Oil, Panthenol and Peppermint and menthol extracts to help soothe dry, tight scalp, and leave a cool, clean and fresh feeling. Jojoba Oil is well known for its restorative properties and is a common ingredient in shampoos and conditioners.

Emu Oil is a natural derivative and is used commonly in hair products for its ability to soothe the scalp, reduce inflammation and is widely used in skin care for burns, rashes and scars. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial – making it very effective in psoriasis shampoo formulations – and provides deep moisturization.

Peppermint and menthol extracts have a number of important properties. Both act similar to Zinc PCA, a complex used to help regulate sebum production, increase hair growth and to deep clean dirt and product build-up.

Pharmaceutical grade Emu Oil and Menthol help heal scalp tissue while Jojoba Oil, Keratin and amino acids act to restore hair and scalp health. You’re left with a cool, refreshing sensation and fragrance that fights scalp psoriasis, itchiness, flakes and irritation.

If you are suffering from scalp psoriasis and its symptoms, there are a number of hair products available that can help reduce flaking and itching while moisturizing and soothing the scalp. An effective psoriasis shampoo can help control outbreaks as well as cool inflammation and scales.

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