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Psoriasis and Hair Loss - How to Cope

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Hair loss, in and of itself, triggers a host of negative emotions in both men and women, often manifesting in low self esteem, low self confidence and feelings of depression. Mix in hair loss with psoriasis and you have both physical and emotional suffering.

In cases of psoriasis with hair loss the good news is that treatment of the psoriasis outbreak, in many instances, can reverse the hair loss. The key is in working with your doctor to determine which treatment will be best for you, and sticking with that remedy until results are seen.

Scalp Psoriasis

Scalp psoriasis is a form of the disease afflicting at least half of all psoriasis sufferers. It can involve scaly patches that cover the scalp from the front hairline to the nape of the neck, or portions of the area in between. The sites can cause itching and flaking, which will give the sufferer an acute case of dandruff in some instances. This dandruff will often be the source of the social embarrassment with this type of psoriasis, since most of the lesions are covered by the hair on the scalp. Unfortunately, some cases of scalp psoriasis can lead to hair loss, which will compound the embarrassment factor and lead to other negative emotions as a result.

As mentioned earlier, there are treatments for scalp psoriasis the will result in restoration of your hair. Most of the time, hair loss from psoriasis is a necessary but temporary evil that simply must be dealt with until the skin condition clears. There are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that you survive hair loss from your psoriasis in the best way possible, until your hair grows back in and your life returns to normal.

Treating Psoriasis and Hair Loss

Much in the medical field is experimental, and the task will be to narrow down the various treatment options to the one that will work for you. The problem with many of the shampoos and topical treatments that are used to treat psoriasis is that they are harsh enough to contribute to the hair loss issue while clearing your skin. However, not treating the psoriasis can lead to hair loss, due to the resulting inflammation of the scalp, so you might feel like you are in an endless circle with no hope of a solution. The answer becomes working with your doctor to find a remedy that will treat your skin condition effectively and gently, so that your hair growth is not affected by your treatment plan.

What can you do in the meantime about your appearance while you are waiting for treatment to lead to regrowth of your hair? Men can have their hair cut shorter which will better hide your hair loss while exposing psoriasis patches to the healing rays of the sun. Women can also experiment with different hair styles to find solutions that are more flattering to their sparcer locks. Live a little. Get a funky hat or scarf for a temporary cover up.

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