The effect of psoriasis can also be seen on the scalp. This is called scalp psoriasis, which causes itching and discomfort on the scalp. Itching worsens the condition and hair starts falling out uncontrollably. In such a situation, some tips have proved helpful to prevent hair loss in psoriasis. These include not itching the scalp, keeping the nails of the hand short, using a conditioner after shampooing.In this article you will learn about the tips to prevent hair loss in psoriasis -

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Doctors for Protecting Your Hair: How to Prevent Hair Loss with Psoriasis

When psoriasis occurs on the scalp, many times hair starts falling. After the psoriasis is cured, hair fall stops automatically, but before that, with the help of some tips on psoriasis, hair fall can definitely be stopped. Let us know in detail about the tips to prevent hair fall in psoriasis -

Comb Hair With Soft Hands

In case of scalp psoriasis, it is important to comb with light hands to prevent hair breakage, otherwise hair may break a lot.

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Avoid Itching Scalp

At this time, one may feel like itching the scalp a lot, but it is important to avoid it. If itching is not stopped, the problem of psoriasis can become serious.

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Keep The Nails Of The Hand Short

In case of scalp psoriasis, itching should be avoided. Apart from this, the nails of the hand should be cut from time to time, so that even if itching is done unknowingly, the scalp and hair do not get damaged by the long nails.

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Use Of Medicated Shampoo

To make the treatment of psoriasis effective, it is important to wash the hair with medicated shampoo only. It would be better to use medicated shampoo once and then use mild shampoo the next time. This will prevent the scalp and hair from becoming too dry.

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Always Use Conditioner After Shampoo

Using a conditioner after shampoo will prevent the scalp from becoming dry. At this time, non-medicated shampoo should be used, which will also remove the smell of medicated shampoo from the hair and scalp.

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Do Not Blow Dry Your Hair

When you have psoriasis, the scalp is already very dry. In such a situation, using a blow dryer to dry the hair can make the hair even drier. Therefore, the hair should be allowed to dry on its own.

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Test Hair Care Products

Hair color, straightening products and hair sprays boost confidence, but can also irritate the hair and scalp. Therefore, before using a hair care product, take a small amount of it and apply it on the scalp and leave it. If there is any kind of irritation or discomfort on the scalp, then that product should not be used.

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Use Of Scarf

If you have to go out of the house, then you should use a hat or scarf to cover the head. Inflammation on the scalp can increase due to strong sunlight, which increases the risk of spreading psoriasis.

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Avoid Alcohol

The trigger of psoriasis cannot be said clearly. Alcohol is one such thing that can trigger psoriasis. Therefore, it would be better to avoid it.

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Away From Stress

There is a high risk of psoriasis being triggered even in a stressful situation. To get rid of stress, it is good to practice relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga.

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Treatment of psoriasis takes time, so you should also follow some tips to prevent hair loss. Tips like keeping the nails short, not itching the scalp, avoiding blow drying and staying away from stress can help prevent hair loss in psoriasis. However, if it is not treated in time, hair loss can increase. Therefore, it would be better to take steps as per the doctor's advice.

Dr. Bhuvnesh kumar Ramakant Chaturvedi

Dr. Bhuvnesh kumar Ramakant Chaturvedi

General Physician
14 Years of Experience

Dr. Ravinder Kaur

Dr. Ravinder Kaur

General Physician
15 Years of Experience

Dr. Avijoy saha roy

Dr. Avijoy saha roy

General Physician
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Dr. Pallavi Patharwat

Dr. Pallavi Patharwat

General Physician
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