Reddish plaques, silvery white scales, dandruff like flaking, dry scalp, itching of scalp, burning sensation or soreness on scalp, hair loss signifies SCALP PSORIASIS. Psoriasis develops when ever the immune system of a person gives wrong signals to the skin cells to grow too fast. Due to these faulty signals skin cells generate in days than in weeks.

As these excessive cell s are not shed by the body they pile up on the scalp causing patches to appear. This problem sometimes arises even due to genetic and hereditary factors. Even allergic reaction to certain chemicals and environment can also cause this disease.

Hair gels, shampoos and conditioners, hair sprays and even hair colors are also among the causes of these scalp psoriasis. General factors like heat, humidity, stress, workload, poor diet, and infections trigger this problem. Good news is that this scalp psoriasis is NOT contagious.

Best Home Remedies For Scalp Psoriasis

Olive Oil

Best home remedy for the dry itchy scalp is the use of olive oil. Olive oil gives very greasy effect to the dry scalp so that itchy feeling is lessened. The procedure goes like this, heat olive oil such that you can bear the heat better luke warm, now apply this oil to scalp and wrap a towel covering complete head. Leave it for some time and then wash your hair with light or medicated shampoo.

Apple Cider Vinegar

This apple cider vinegar is known for its soothing the burning sensation and inflammation on scalp. This also acts like an anti bacterial element so a good idea to use in the scalp psoriasis treatment. Simply pour this apple cider vinegar in plain water. With the help of a plain piece of clean cloth rub it gently on the effected parts.

Yogurt And Banana Pack

Yogurt and banana are most easily available items in any household. Using these two items can reduce the itchiness of the scalp. So simply make a sufficient hair pack with yogurt and banana. Apply it fully on to the scalp. Wash it out thoroughly after some time resulting in reduction of itchy scalp.

Aloevera Gel

The natural anesthetic in this great healing plant ALOEVERA provides some relief from itching. It is also very powerful anti inflammatory agent.

Having these two features help it as a simple and easy remedy for scalp psoriasis. Simply apply the gel to the scalp. After some time wash it off.

Epson Salt Or Dead Sea Salt

Using of sea salt helps in getting rid of swelling and extended remission of scalp psoriasis. Dead Sea salt is available in any supper market. On adding this salt to the bathing water will serve the purpose. But regular usage is advised.

Marigold Lotion

Take few marigold flower heads and boil it with water for 2 minutes. Let the temperature comes down to the room temperature and allow the residue to settle down. Apply this lotion to the scalp and after some time wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Cabbage Leaves

Sounds foolish but serves good. Yes cabbage leaves! Take the veins from the leaves and wash them. Press them on the scalp let them stay there for 20 minutes just like we put a cold compress on head. Frequent usage will give good results.