Scalp and Ear Psoriasis

SCALP PSORIASIS

Psoriasis that affects the scalp is also called seborrheic psoriasis. The scalp may be the first site to be affected by psoriasis. The condition may resemble severe dandruff. Patches of thick, flaky skin may extend to the forehead below the hair line. Scales may build up in the outer ear. Other than the forehead and the ears, the face is usually spared. However, some people may have patches of inflamed skin that resemble seborrheic dermatitis a type of dandruff eczema that affects the scalp and face. Psoriasis of the scalp does not damage the hair follicle and is not associated with alopecia (hair loss), but if the scale is thick and forms hard lumps, it can lead to temporary hair thinning. However, this is not permanent and will grow back again after the psoriasis clears.

This form of psoriasis can be extremely uncomfortable. It is often very itchy, and the psoriatic patches that are inflamed and sore can start to bleed if they are scratched or picked. The condition is not caused by poor hygiene or hair care. Scalp psoriasis can be demoralizing, as the look of dead skin cells on clothing can be embarrassing, and it is not always easy to brush them off inconspicuously. Itchiness is another big problem, not only because of the social implication but also because it inflames the condition and makes it worse. Forehead along the hair line is a common site as is the temples, nape of the neck, around the ears, as well as the hair parting. 

Massaging a little warm baby/olive/coconut/jojoba oil gently into the scalp, preferably before going to bed, allow 30 minutes of time to soak (bind up the head in an old towel) will help. Wash hair and scalp with shampoo as you normally would. Only shampoo three times a week, more than this and the natural oils may be washed out. Always treat the head as gently as possible, do not comb or brush harshly. Perms and colorants can be used as long as the skin is not broken. Shampoo the hair and scalp with a tar-based shampoo that can be purchased over-the-counter or by prescription. Shampoos, scalp steroid lotions, vitamin D analogues and some tar preparations such as tar pomade may be used on the scalp.

This product work very well for scalp psoriasis

EAR PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is commonly found in the ears and behind the ears also. In this case it can appear as dry scales in the ear canal. The image shows some dryness of the skin in the ear, with some scaling, which is characteristic of psoriasis. Psoriasis of the ears occurs in approximately 18 percent of all patients at some time.

Psoriasis in the ears can cause scale buildup that blocks the ear canal. This scaling, when combined with normal ear wax, can sometimes produce the physical blockage of the external ear canal leading to a temporary decrease in hearing. Psoriasis generally occurs in the external ear canal and behind the ear.

The eardrum is easily damaged. It is best to avoid picking and scratching the affected areas of the ear. Careful cleansing of the ear area can be done using over-the-counter ear-cleaning kits that involve squirting small amounts of fluid into the ear and letting it drain. Plain warm water, followed by a thin layer of Jojoba oil applied with a cotton swab, is also effective for some people.

Using Psoriasis-Ltd III (link below), you may apply the ingredients by using a wet cotton Q-Tip and glide the Q-Tip over the Psoriasis-Ltd III disk to get a small amount of the ingredients on the Q-Tip swab. Then glide the Q-Tip swab over the surfaces of the curvous surfaces of the exterior ear. You will find Psoriasis-Ltd III here for ear psoriasis