Psoriasis on the scalp

[deXavia]

I'm going slowly insane with the itchy scratchy damn psoriasis all over my head. Only the second time it's come up but wondered if anyone had any wise tips or recommendations on how to stop it. Thanks so much

Have you tried t gel shampoo and/or nizoral?

Yes and does nothing. Didn't really relieve it and obviously hasn't stopped it coming back.
the doctor gave me some lotion to put on it last time (sorry forgot name but it was a liquid steroid so can only use sparingly). And i have found some olive oil helps sooth it but not get rid of it (but for sheet vanity if like to avoid the resulting greasy look!)

Alphosyl shampoo and betacap.

I know the feeling. Mine flares up with stress, which I've been for the past month.
I've given up though, and just use ordinary shampoo as none work for me. I don't think it'll ever go away for me, as have had it since I was 13, so over 20 years.
Would love to hang around for some more ideas :)

Yeah. Exactly the same here. No advice but loads of empathy OP.

I don't know if this will help Psoriasis, but last night I was insanely itchy and put half a cup of apple cider vinegar in a warm bath and soaked, even my scalp. Plus took an allergy pill (Reactine 20 mg). It helped a fair bit last night and today I feel fine.

Good luck, itching can drive you crazy!

Welcome to my club
Googling has suggested coconut or oregano oil so I'm going to hunt some down over the next couple of days and will report back. But in the meantime will try a soak with apple cider vinegar this evening as I think I have some at home.
I appreciate I'm going to smell like a salad bar but its just so damn distracting!

There's a Lush solid shampoo that helps me a little (eases the itch a bit & loosens some of the flakes) I can't remember the name, sorry - and the Lush Dream Cream is brilliant - especially on the bits I have on my shoulders & at my hairline behind my ears.

Mine is usually so bad I've worked my way through various steroid creams but had to stop when pregnant & breastfeeding - hence the Lush stuff.

Also good is manuka honey - I have a wonderful cream with manuka honey & bee propolis - but I suspect it's only available here in NZ.

(I'll look up the name later just in case, I'm stuck under an almost-sleeping baby right now!)

I started with this when I was 13 and nothing worked. The scaly patches would also form on my forehead and eyelids and were incredibly red and sore.

I saw a thread on here recommending the blue and orange L'Oreal shampoo which is anti dandruff.

The itching was gone from the first wash and my scalp was clear after about a week. No mean feat, as it was a sore, flaky mess. As my scalp cleared so did the patches on my face.

After over 20 years, the difference to my skin and more importantly, my confidence is amazing. I'd definitely give it a try.