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Scalp Psoriasis: What You Need to Know
Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on June 02, 2023
What Is Scalp Psoriasis?
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Who Can Get It?
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Symptom: Red and White Patches
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What You Can Do
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Symptom: Dry and Flaky Scalp
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Shampoo for a Dry and Flaky Scalp
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Symptom: Itchiness
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Moisturize and Cool to Stop the Itch
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Try an Overnight Treatment
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Cut the Itch With Apple Cider Vinegar
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Tea Tree Oil
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Medication for Itchiness
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Symptom: Pain
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Solutions for Pain
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Symptom: Depression
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What You Can Do: Reach Out
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Hair Loss
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More Your Doctor Can Do
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Other Things You Can Do: Keep It Moist
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De-stress
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What to Avoid: Medicines, Sunburn, and More
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What Else You Can Do
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