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Which Shampoo to use for psoriasis scalp
I am 43 year old. I have psoriasis skin problem since 4 months. Recently I have also got it on scalp also. All shampoos dry the scalp. Like I have been using Pantene which I feel is too drying. In psoriasis we should keep our skin moist, so which shampoo will be very good? Which shampoo will not dry my scalp?
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You are suffering from sebopsoriasis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Nikita Sharma
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
there are different shampoos and creams for psoriasis, not your regular shampoos. coal shampoos are preferred. please consult a dermatologist.
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Dr. Pratik Thacker
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Psoriasis requires special shampoos which contain tar and salysalic acid in proportions and freqency which depends on your severity. All shampoos only help the 1st line lotions, alone none of the shampoos help. All shampoos that will help you will significantly dry your skin so i wpuld advise applying coconut oil half an hour before shampoo, a conditioner after shampoo
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consult a qualified dermat to initiate some treatment, shampoos alone will not help and only aggreviate dryness
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if your main concern is only scalp, an online consuly may suffice. for a more widespread issue please visit a doctor in person. DO NOT LET UNQUALIFIED PEOPLE FOOL YOU WITH MAGIC OILS AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS.
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