Scalp psoriasis
The scalp is formed of skin just like the one covering our entire body surface and therefore can be affected by psoriasis. It shows the same shape of reddish plaques with silver scales, but being in the scalp, they can be mistaken for other similar conditions like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and can also be concealed by the thick hair.
The management of scalp psoriasis is quite similar to other skin lesions and includes the use of shampoos and lotions containing tar and salicylic acid, topical steroids, retinoids and vitamin D preparations. Unlike many other scalp conditions, scalp psoriasis does not cause permanent hair loss and any hair loss associated with it can result from other conditions like stress which may have triggered psoriasis in the first place.