What Is Scalp Psoriasis?
7. Topical Treatment
Topical medication refers to medication that can be applied on a part of the body. In most cases, it is applied to the skin and mucous membranes for the treatment of various diseases. Topical treatments may include foams, gels, creams, ointments, and lotions. For scalp psoriasis, topical treatments generally include creams, gels, medicated shampoos, foams, oils, soaps, and ointments.
Products for psoriasis that are available over the counter include coal tar and salicylic acid. Prescription topical treatment often includes anthralin, antimicrobials, calcipotriene, betamethasone, optical steroids, and tazarotene. These topical treatments have to be applied on the scalp and not just the hair. It can take 8 weeks or more to heal.
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