Scalp psoriasis

Pathological features

Psoriasis can be divided into many types, and scalp type psoriasis is one of them. More common, because the symptoms of skin lesions are mainly concentrated in the head, it directly affects people's appearance.

So what is scalp-type psoriasis? The scale surface is stained yellow or grayish yellow due to the mixture of skin and dust, but it is still silvery white after peeling off. The hair at the skin lesions is bundled by thick scaly, which is like a bundle of hairbrushes, but the hair is normal.

Pathogenesis

The mechanism of scalp psoriasis is dysfunction of scalp cells: the cells of the scalp also have a certain metabolic process like the skin. After the basal cells proliferate, they gradually mature and push out, and finally become the inanimate stratum corneum. If the process is abnormal, the process of scalp cell maturation is incomplete, and it will peel off in the form of flakes, leading to the occurrence of psoriasis symptoms.

Clinical performance

Plaques that are clearly bordered and covered with thick scales are often distributed along the hairline, and because the sebum of the scales and the scalp are intertwined, it is grayish white. Due to the thick layer of scales, the hair can be bundled like a brush, but generally does not cause hair loss.

Nursing method 

Head psoriasis requires us not only to have a good living habit, but also to better face the disease. The treatment of head psoriasis should be treated from prevention and a positive attitude to face psoriasis, so as to better treat head psoriasis and get a healthy life. What are the ways to effectively treat psoriasis in the head? [1]

Method / step

Drug therapy: There is a big improvement in the use of drugs recommended by doctors.

Comb the hair: Before the shampoo, the hair is completely combed, which helps to prevent the hair from breaking and causing psoriasis when washing.

Use warm water: soak the hair with warm water, the water temperature is best around 40 degrees, avoid excessive stimulation of the head water psoriasis, prevent the enlargement of the lesion area and increase the dander.

Do not use force: use your hands to apply a proper amount of shampoo to the foam and apply it on your hair. Then gently massage the scalp with your fingertips. This will promote the blood circulation of the scalp, remove the dander and oil, and clean the scalp. Do not scratch your scalp with your nails to avoid scratching your head and causing head infections, which can lead to deterioration of psoriasis.

Proper use of conditioner: Wash your hair thoroughly with warm water, then use some conditioner. Patients with head psoriasis must follow the product instructions for a certain period of time, do not let the hair conditioner stay on the hair for too long, so as not to cause damage to the hair, especially to reduce the stimulation of the skin lesions. Generally, after one or two minutes, the conditioner can be washed away with warm water.

Blow properly: After washing, use a cotton towel to dry the hair. Do not use too much force. At the same time, remind the head psoriasis patients to pay attention to the use of hair dryer, must not let the high temperature straight hair, reduce the stimulation of psoriasis, it is best to maintain a distance of 10 to 15 cm. And don't last too long, usually dry the scalp, then let the hair dry naturally.

Correctly combing hair: combing hair is also very important for patients with psoriasis in the head. When just combing the hair, it is best to use a wide-toothed flat comb. Do not use a too sharp comb to avoid scratching the scalp and causing head infection. As a result, the enlargement of the lesion area is not conducive to the rehabilitation of psoriasis.

Cause of disease 

Trauma, immune dysfunction, and genetic factors may be induced. For example, many people suffer from scalp psoriasis due to high mental stress, heavy mental work, or poor warmth. But the most important reason is that the patient's own "susceptibility gene" of psoriasis is ultimately irritated by other external incentives.

Scalp psoriasis is differentiated from head lice, especially jaundice. The latter mainly occurs in children, caused by sputum bacteria, the symptoms of scalp psoriasis are patches of varying sizes, desquamation, and psoriasis on the head of the onset.

Antipruritic measure 

1, the head psoriasis patients taking "gluconate calcium", "zinc gluconate" "vitamin C" folic acid and other drugs can stabilize the cell membrane, inhibit the release of allergic reactions, slow-reacting substances, etc., to achieve the purpose of psoriasis and itching.

2, the head of psoriasis patients put aloe vera into the mask, applied to all parts of the body, help the skin to recover. Because aloe vera can promote the discharge of metabolites in the body, reduce the residence time of toxins in the body, improve the body environment and skin metabolism, and make the skin rejuvenate.

3, psoriasis patients massage the scalp to promote scalp blood circulation, dredge meridians and other effects, can play the role of Kaishunning God, clear heart and eyesight, Qi and brain. In addition, patients with psoriasis often massage, can also regulate the central nervous system, improve the diastolic state of the cerebral blood vessels, help clear the deep blood of the brain, enhance the nutritional supply of brain cells, and delay aging.