How should I moisturize my skin if I have scalp psoriasis?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Your doctor or dermatologist can recommend any moisturizing products to use with scalp psoriasis. Products available for treatment may include prescription medicines or scale softeners to be applied to your scalp for treatment of scalp psoriasis. These medications can help reduce or eliminate the dry and scaly skin on your scalp.

If you have any questions about your scalp psoriasis and how to practice good skin care, talk with your doctor or dermatologist.

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Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is an incurable disease of the immune system. It varies by person but typically appears as lesions, inflammation, and redness on the scalp, torso, knees and elbows. Although researchers do not know what causes psoriasis, there are treatments to lessen the severity, such as topical steroid and non-steroid creams and ultraviolet-light therapy. Learn more from our experts about psoriasis.

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