Psoriasis on the head usually does not harm the hair, but manifests the unbearable itching. Because of the combing papules patient traumatic the crop, and on their place appear new elements. To avoid worsening of the symptoms of the disease, doctors prescribed special shampoos. These funds have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal properties.
Types of shampoos from psoriasis
If, during the severe illness, then food stamps have become solid, covered with a crust, spread over the entire head. Bearings appear in the line of growth of hair. Elements can go on the forehead and the ears. The main problem in this disease — it's cosmetic flaws in the form of flaking, which lead to failures of socialization. An even more serious problem for the patient may become unbearable itching.
Many topical agents or phototherapy ineffective in psoriasis of scalp: hair prevents contact of the active substance with disabilities.
Headpiece, needs more tender care. Shampoos chosen on the basis of substances, which have the following steps:
- eliminate the pain;
- soften;
- reduce inflammation;
- release of the mold.
What shampoo to wash your head with psoriasis? The most popular and recognized types of shampoos are listed below:
- tar;
- antifungal;
- healing with medicinal means;
- cosmetic;
- baby;
- hormonal.
Before use it is necessary to explore the composition of the funds. In conventional shampoos is sodium lauryl - sodium, which is characterized by high dermatological stiffness. It aggravates the inflammation, destroys the protection of the crop. Perfumes, dyes, preservatives cause irritation and allergies, which, when pathology tolerated.
The best option for the patient with psoriasis head — hypoallergenic food with softening components — Glycerol oleate, Cocoamid DEA, sodium Concentration Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, and other. This is usually a special neutral or baby shampoo.
The most effective substances as products: coal tar, salicylic acid, plant extracts, natural oils.
Therapeutic shampoos
In therapeutic shampoos from psoriasis contains components that help to eliminate the symptoms of the pathology (zinc, Ichthyol, salicylic acid).
Also, effective products with zinc (form zinc with fungicidal and antibacterial properties). The substance is able to slow down the production of skin cells, reduce the manifestations of flaking and itching. Pyrithione zinc — one of the safest ingredients medicinal shampoos, as it has minimal side effects and does not harm the hair. It can be applied in the period of remission for the prevention, but only on prescription.
Tar shampoos
Tar shampoo with psoriasis — is a relatively effective and inexpensive means. But some patients may give up its use because of the pigmentation of the skin, hair, and corrosive odor. In the composition contains birch, pine, juniper tar. Active substances get on the pain of the crop, eliminate all the disturbing symptoms of the disease: burning sensation, peeling, itching. Manufacture the shampoos of various concentrations: 1%-20%. Usually apply twice a week. Tar shampoos less effective than hormonal or medical, but the side effects and the spontaneous recurrence of the disease, the patients emphasize the less frequently after its use.
Tar inhibits the synthesis of DNA of cells, correcting the defect in the differentiation of keratinocytes in patients with psoriasis, has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory action.
Antifungal shampoos
The action of shampoos with anti-fungal effect is not usually focused directly on the how to get rid of psoriasis. But the yeast fungi (especially species of Candida, Malassezia) can grow and become one of the provoking factors of the pathology due to inflammation and trauma of the crop.
As shampoos successfully fight with fungal infections. Very effective complex of anti-fungal agents and local corticosteroids. Antifungal products from psoriasis on the scalp include:
- pyrithione zinc, selenium sulfide (hydrogen sulfide), propylene glycol;
- synthesis;
Hormonal shampoos from psoriasis
Hormonal shampoos reduce inflammation and itching, constrict blood vessels. The positive results come quickly, the side effects are when used correctly, are almost non-existent. But the use of these funds should not be more than four weeks.
The most effective propionan of 0.05%, betamethasone dipropionate 0,05%. Their belongs to a group of strong and effective steroid with a high risk of occurrence of adverse events.
Baby shampoos
In the products from psoriasis for kids not no the content of the fragrances, dyes, harmful ingredients. In a good children's shampoo are only active and useful substances, which have the most beneficial effect on the scalp of a child with psoriatic symptomatology.
An effective shampoo from psoriasis can only assign a specialist. Incorrect therapy will lead to more recurrences and complications.