Re:What do use for scalp psoriasis?

August 7, 2002

I have been using Betamethasone Dipropionate cream on my scalp for

years & have only a minimal amount of P remaining. (a little behind

my ear and a few small spots on my elbows)

What's nice about this cream, is that it can be used anytime, not

just when washing your hair and it is soothing when your scalp is raw

or itchy. It can also be used for P on other parts of the body,

except very close to the eyes. (it is used sparingly.)

Above all, keep your hair & scalp clean!

Tammy

August 7, 2002

The thing that helped me most was getting on methotrexate. My scalp

was one big scab and I already have skin sensitives and allergies to

chemicals in most shampoos. I get the best shampoo I can afford for

those with skin sensitivities. I have a local woman who makes her

own versions but does not sell through the mail.

I tried about 30 shampoos and other products. Some even made it

worse. My dermatologist suggested I shave my head and sit out in the

sun (I'm a woman); he was " joking " of course!

When trying something new, try to get samples. I had to throw out

about $100 worth of shampoos.

Suzy

August 7, 2002

> I have been using Betamethasone Dipropionate cream on my scalp for

> years & have only a minimal amount of P remaining. (a little behind

> my ear and a few small spots on my elbows)

>

> What's nice about this cream, is that it can be used anytime, not

> just when washing your hair and it is soothing when your scalp is

raw

> or itchy. It can also be used for P on other parts of the body,

> except very close to the eyes. (it is used sparingly.)

>

> Above all, keep your hair & scalp clean!

>

> Tammy

Ok, so I'm using Clobetasol Cream now for the P on other parts of my

body. Are you saying I can use this on my scalp too? Do you massage

it into (all over) your scalp...after you wash it, before you dry

your hair? Does it make your hair oily? (I wash my hair every day).

Thanks,

B

August 7, 2002

Tammy: I have had scalp psoriasis since the age of 13 (I'm 31 now) and the only

thing that has kept my Psoriasis under control is Temovate solution for the

scalp (I swear by it) It doesn't make your hair greasy and you can use it

anytime of the day should you need too. Also the best time to use it is after

you get out of the shower and your hair is still wet. It smells a lot like

alcohol (no big deal) but it goes away as soon as it dries. Also I use temovate

ointment for those places like in my ears or belly button or pubic area. Also

another thing to try is derma-smooth. Use it before you go to bed at night and