If your scalp itches and you have annoying flakes, chances are you think you have dandruff.
However, if nothing seems to work on those pesky flakes, you could have scalp psoriasis.
If your itchy scalp is due to dandruff, there are several reasons why you might experience flakes.
Read on to find out more about scalp psoriasis.
If you haven’t, you should make an appointment with your primary care physician or a dermatologist.
If you’re diagnosed with scalp psoriasis, dandruff shampoo probably won’t work.
Instead, you should treat it with shampoos containing coal tar and salicylic acid.
If you only have a small area, then a steroid cream might work on the patch.
Finally, an ultraviolet or UV light treatment could help ease irritation.
