The scalp is a predisposed site for psoriasis, and mottled skin lesions can be seen between hairlines. In patients with this type of skin, many scales often fall off head. Many patients often have this question: I have severe flaking on my head, do I need to wash my hair every day? Will over-cleaning exacerbate skin damage?
According to survey statistics, about 65.7% of patients with psoriasis will have symptoms on head, and 46.9% of patients will have symptoms on head first. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to cleaning and caring for scalp.
Daily hair washing can not only keep scalp moist, but also remove flakes from surface of scalp, as well as not aggravate skin damage due to over-cleansing. So, how should psoriasis patients take care of their head?
Shampoo cycle control
Focus on washing your hair daily to heal your psoriasis. Patients are advised to wash their hair 4 to 7 times a week. Daily shampooing allows you to achieve an effective cleansing effect, remove scales from surface of scalp and give face a fresh look.
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Clean with warm water
Try to control temperature of your shampoo water at around 40°C. Mild water temperature will not irritate scalp, but can also promote sebum metabolism and protect hair flexibility.
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Many patients experience an itchy scalp and feel that it would be more convenient to scald with hot water, but this will cause excessive scalp irritation and aggravate skin lesions. Therefore, patients and friends should not try to cause serious consequences for some time.
Scalp massage
Do not use excessive force when cleaning scales, as this can easily irritate scalp, damage skin, or even cause infection. Patients and friends can gently massage scalp with their fingertips while washing their hair to improve blood circulation.
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Cut your nails often and don't scratch your scalp with your nails when washing your hair, because scratching your scalp will increase scalp irritation and you can scratch your scalp rash, causing a homomorphic reaction.
Choose a mild, less irritating shampoo
The shampoo contains many chemical ingredients, and some shampoos add irritants to achieve effect of controlling sebum and removing dandruff. Patients with psoriasis tend to choose neutral, gentle, and less irritating regular shampoos so that scalp irritation does not aggravate condition. At same time, you can use products such as hair conditioner to keep your hair moist.
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Proper use of hair dryer
After washing hair, patient should use a towel to dry moisture in hair. Wiping should be as gentle as possible. If you use a hair dryer, make sure that high temperature wind does not blow directly on hair, it is best to keep a distance of 10-15 cm so that head burns do not aggravate skin damage.
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Focus on daily protection
Psoriasis patients should avoid combing hair in opposite direction of hair growth during daily head care and avoid using sharp combs. Do not knot your hair too tightly or pull it with items such as a curling iron, which can damage your scalp.
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Try not to wear a hair towel or head covering that covers your scalp. Sun exposure is good for treating illness, but don't expose yourself to it to aggravate condition.
Reminder
Patients and their friends should control temperature and time of water when cleaning and caring for scalp. Do not rub hard, scratch your nails or cause irritation if water temperature is too high!
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