Types of Psoriasis (cont.)
Medical Author:
Cindy Li, DO
Coauthor:
Julie Bohlen
Medical Editor:
Dirk M Elston, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
William D James, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEPsoriasis of the ScalpThe scalp may have fine dry scaly skin, or have heavily crusted plaque areas. The plaque can flake off or peel off in crusted clumps. Sometimes psoriasis of the scalp is confused with seborrheic dermatitis. In seborrheic dermatitis, the scales are greasy looking, not dry.
Medicated shampoos are used to loosen the scales from the scalp. Salicylic acid and coal tar are used as active ingredients in psoriasis shampoo. Topical or systemic medications may be used to treat the psoriasis. Viewer Comments & ReviewsTypes of Psoriasis - ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What type of psoriasis do you have? |
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Psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious, multisystem, inflammatory disorder.
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