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Posted 5/19/2015 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
I’m new here and reading this forum makes me feel better about myself. I developed psoriasis on my scalp since my senior year in college back in '03. When I first had an outbreak, large portions of my scalp were VERY red. This redness was on the scalp only and didn’t go anywhere else on my head. After years of having flaky/red & itchy scalp, I began to realize that food was contributing to it. Dairy & gluten are the biggest problem foods. I have also noticed tomato sauce, peppers, peanuts, and fatty red meat somewhat contribute to flakiness. I honestly can’t tell if eggs cause a problem or not as I noticed that when I eat eggs, they somewhat "moisturize" my scalp, it becomes slightly oily. Does anyone know why this happens? Am I allergic to eggs or is this a result of its nutritional profile? Anyway, right now I only have a problem on my scalp. I have 2 red patches that are coming down on my forehead so I can't hide that and it’s embarrassing. sad
Posted 2/2/2016 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
Those types of foods are known triggers of psoriasis along with stress. It's great you're able to monitor what triggers it, congrats on that! That's often the hardest part of controlling it. Consider keeping those foods out. It may seem daunting, but I've been vegan with no starches, refined/processed sugar/fat/simple carbs, and for years now and what helps is always learning new recipes (pinterest is a great resource). I have psoriasis on my head as well and growing up it was just a little patch on the back of my scalp. Hot showers trigger it for me, it gets extremely dry after and forms thick patches, esp behind my ears in my scalp. Its become an anxiety reliever to pick at it and is often challenging to remember not to in public situations, esp when my anxiety is high. I'm thinking of using the rubber band around the wrist for now so I have something to remind me of the behavior thought when I'm in public or at work.
Posted 4/5/2016 9:37 AM (GMT 0)
I have awful scalp psoriasis, nothing the doctor gave me worked. I found this shampoo 'Humankind Organics' i've only used it 3 times and can already see that it is working better than anything that I have been using for months!
You can buy a trial size shampoo just to see if it works and they offer a money back guarantee if you feel that it doesn't work for you. I would recommend this to everyone!!!
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Posted 4/6/2016 9:42 AM (GMT 0)
Shortly: This is inflammation! You find help from the right natural Omega 3 product, but producer must promise a ratio of 3:1 or lower and it’s important to use independent laboratories’ blood test for measuring Omega 3 effect and Omega 6:3 ratio due to its importance. If you hold a ratio 3:1 or lower then skin diseases will disapear. Eat a diet rich in omega-3 and low in carbohydrates and exercise is a crucial factor for good health.
Posted 8/14/2016 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
I've had major psoriasis since I was a teenager, however it's been mostly controlled by medication. I also have had outbreaks on my scalp and constantly picked at it. One thing that worked for me was just trying to make sure there was nothing to "pick". If you get a really crusty buildup, apply a thick lotion or vaseline before bed and wear a showercap overnight. In the morning, gently use a comb to scrape off/out all of the soften skin. Usually, this left my scalp very clear of build-up and the redness was much less. Also, nothing to pick at!
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