Hi Melody,

My heart goes out to Alan.

I had gotten those potential remedies from a psoriasis organization forum, where many people are having great results.

Many had tried the prescription drugs and get a much better result with witch hazel (no alcohol) and glycerin, in a topical spray. Others are having first time remarkable results with coconut oil. Amazing.

There is also a group reporting impressive results with Vitamin K2 (MK-7), in addition to restricted diets.

I am sorry Alan's Ps has not responded well to the many approaches he has tried in an effort to heal. :(

There is a very "spirited" group of people suffering with Ps and PsA at the forum associated with the National Psoriasis Foundation. Many have not found adequate relief for years and they keep on trying. Some have found combinations of regimens helpful. There is a large and active group dedicated to CAM approaches, as well.

Here's hoping Alan gets relief soon.

My best to both of you!

To Our Healing,
DejaVu

I got scalp psoriasis on my face from few months, any treatment for this?

Hi Vikrambatra884,

Welcome to NeuroTalk! :D
Please make yourself at home here.

As for your question, I'm assuming you have been diagnosed with scalp psoriasis? This then spread to your face?

There are many approaches one may use to try to heal the psoriasis.

You may call your doctor and obtain a prescription cream.

You may try an alternative method, like those mentioned above. :)

I hope this helps.

Again, welcome to NeuroTalk!

DejaVu

I have been dealing with some scaling on my face; especially forehead and hairline/scalp. The dermatologist I saw diagnosed this as Seborrheic/Seborrhea Dermatitis.

I also have been dealing with some eruptions on my shoulders which the doctor said were second cousin to Psoriasis. My elbows have some scaling as well. The doctor said this was Psoriasis. My dermatologist says; "all of these issues are either Psoriasis or 2nd cousin to Psoriasis.

I was prescribed Promiseb which is a topical cream for my face (use daily) and can be used for shoulders, as well as elbows.
The doctor also told me to use Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo once or twice a week to control the scaling for the hairline/head. This has improved these issues; but is something that will likely be ongoing.

Dermarest Psoriasis Mediated Treatment Gel has helped limit the shoulder and elbow issues, as well as the Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer (both of these can be purchased at Walmart). I use these two every evening before bedtime. These have improved my issues; but will need to be used daily as well.

Not sure if this info will be helpful; but thought it might be worth looking into.



Gerry

Psoriasis Topicals and Shampoos
 

Hi ger715 and vikrambatra,

I don't know what I was thinking when I had last posted. I think I was tired and had forgotten to mention these products/approaches. :o

Earlier in the thread, I had mentioned some "natural" remedies being reported as very helpful to many with skin psoriasis. Large groups of people are finding the natural topicals (noted earlier in the thread) as very helpful.

My scalp is always threatening to flare. I've been able to keep that under control by rotating a shampoo formulation named MG217 and Nizoral shampoo, along with a very gentle shampoo. This rotation of these shampoos helps me more than the VERY expensive prescribed shampoos.

(Both are OTC. I had read an article quite some time ago , written by a dermatologist, suggesting these two type of products be rotated to keep the scalp in check. MG217 is a lightly scented coal tar shampoo. Nizoral shampoo contains Nizoral, which is an anti-yeast medication.)

MG217 products in general -- shampoos, creams and gels -- are recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation and this in on the bottles of MG217 bottles. If one is looking for an OTC product, the MG217 products are suggested at the NPF site.

Another OTC product, most healing for my elbow psoriasis is: Psoriasin Gel.
This is also an OTC recommendation made on the official NPF site.
The dermatologist has suggested rotating the OTC Psoriasin Gel with a topical (prescribed) triamcinolone acetonide USP 0.1% ointment (a weak steroidal ointment).

These are relatively low-cost approaches, compared to most prescribed new formulations for psoriasis.

A prescribed scalp treatment I use on rare occasions, when things are flaring more: betamethasone valerate lotion USP, 0.1% (on scalp). This puts the fire out, right away.

This approach would not be adequate for someone covered with skin psoriasis.
This approach is an approach for people with mild scalp issues and/or small areas of psoriasis-- like elbows, etc.


Geri, the Dermarest formulations sound very interesting! Thanks for mentioning those, along with mention of the prescribed cream you use.
I will check them out. :)


As for prescribed topicals and shampoos, there are so many available, it gets confusing. In my case, the OTC approaches are working well enough at this time. :)

Many people will suggest tea tree oil shampoo. This is usually okay to use once a week, as it's usually very drying to the hair and scalp and using it more often may aggravate the scalp.

I have found various medications often set off a scalp flare. My scalp will feel like it's on fire and it all goes quickly downhill from there. I have to stop the offending medication immediately.

To Our Comfort and Healing,
DejaVu

This may mean something, it may not.

I had an uncle who had it. He'd go through periods of remission. I remember when he was in remission he had a tan. He'd sit outside in the sun everyday for an hour sometimes longer but he always had a tan. Another thing he did was turkey. Yep, raw turkey meat right on his skin. He did this everyday and it really helped him. Not turkey loaf but real turkey meat. He always had a turkey, uncooked, in various stages in his refrigerator. He was doing this for years and it really helped.

Vitamin D -- Good Point!
 

Hi Wiix,

Great point! Important point!
An adequate Vitamin D level is important in skin psoriasis (Ps) and in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Interesting -- your uncle and the raw turkey. I don't know what to make of it. :confused: Someone may know? :winky:

It takes a village, as they say!

:hug:
DejaVu

Everyone benefits from the sun. :winky:

I can only imagine Alan's reaction if I told him he should use raw Turkey meat on his psoriasis. First, I would have to buy tons of Turkey because he has it all over his body. Sure, a patch would disappear but then it would be bad on his elbows. Right now it's his elbows and his knees. But rarely, and I mean rarely does it go on his face. I wonder why? Something about facial skin? His bottom legs are horrendous. God only knows why this man has all these things.

Melody

Try it on the worst areas, can't hurt. It'll take some time to work on test areas. Frozen turkeys are always available. :winky:

But, the sun is the most important element of this treatment. Even if he sits at a window with the panes up. Has to be unfiltered sunlight.