Cradle Cap This form of seborrheic dermatitis affects infants, typically in the first six months. It causes greasy, yellowish scales or crusts on the scalp. Although it may frighten parents, cradle cap is not a sign of a more serious infection, and it will usually clear up by the baby's first birthday. For treatment, try soaking your baby's scalp softly with baby or coconut oil to loosen the scales. After a few minutes, wash your baby's hair with a gentle baby shampoo. Then brush the scalp very gently with a soft brush to loosen the flakes. If a regular shampoo isn't working, ask your doctor about a medicated option. Scalp Psoriasis At least half of all the people who have psoriasis have it on their scalp. Scalp psoriasis can be very mild, with slight, fine scaling. It can also be very severe with thick, crusted plaques covering the entire scalp. Psoriasis can extend beyond the hairline onto the forehead, the back of the neck and around the ears. When psoriasis appears on the scalp, you may notice: Reddish patches on the scalp. Some patches are barely noticeable. Patches also can be very noticeable, thick, and inflamed. Dandruff-like flaking and silvery-white scale. Scalp psoriasis can look a lot like dandruff. Many people who have scalp psoriasis see flaking. But there are differences between scalp psoriasis and dandruff. Unlike dandruff, scalp psoriasis causes a silvery sheen and dry scale on the scalp. Dry scalp. The scalp may be so dry that the skin cracks and bleeds. Itching. This is one of the most common symptoms. For some the itch is mild; others have intense itching that can interfere with everyday life and cause sleepless nights. Bleeding. Because scalp psoriasis can be very itchy, almost everyone scratches. Scratching can make the scalp bleed. Scratching also tends to worsen the psoriasis. Scratching can make the patches larger and thicker. This is why dermatologists advise not to scratch the itch! Burning sensation or soreness. The scalp can burn. It can feel extremely sore. Temporary hair loss. Scratching the scalp or using force to remove the scale can cause hair loss. Once the scalp psoriasis clears, hair usually regrows. BEAUTY pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 65
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Seven
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