Few people in the beginning may experience itching sensation on the scalp and head and misunderstand it as reaction to the changing weather and so on. If the itching sensation gets severe and also if you sense any scaly bumps on head do not neglect it and consult a homeopath as it can be scalp psoriasis.
Though psoriasis is increasing now a days, but we still lack knowledge about the disease. Because of some myths relating to the disease, many people hesitate to discuss about the disease even when they are suffering from it. Let us briefly discuss about what psoriasis is, its causes and various treatments available.
What is scalp psoriasis?
Scalp psoriasis is an auto immune disorder in which our cells grow and multiply very quickly under our skin than usual rate. Normal cell cycle range lasts around 3 to 5 weeks, where as in scalp psoriasis cells on scalp are formed within 3 to 5 days. Due to quick multiplication of new cells, the old cells may not have time to stay, this crash of new and old cells leads to red plaques or scaly rash. These raised red plaques with scales are called as Psoriasis.
Individuals may experience this rash or scale not only on scalp but also on your neck and back of ears. In most of the people the scales are mild and hardly visible, but in few cases the rash can turn into an itchy and bumpy red scales. When handled carelessly these sores can hemorrhage and can be inconvenient to comb the hair and shampoo.
Signs and symptoms of scalp psoriasis
Psoriasis not just affects people physically but also affects emotionally. Here are few signs and symptoms people with scalp psoriasis face
- Loss of hair which also in severe cases leads to baldness
- Formation of red scaly bumps on scalp
- Appearance of flakes which looks like dandruff
- When handled carelessly leads to hemorrhage from the scalp
- Persistent itching
- Hair breakage due to severe itching
Causes of scalp Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder where our body’s own immunity mistakenly attacks our own cells by thinking they are old and to replace them with the new cells. This leads to production of new cells at a high speed.
Many factors can lead to scalp psoriasis, the most common factors include
- Genetics- according to various studies genetics play crucial role in hair and scalp problems. People with family history of scalp psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing scalp psoriasis.
- Lifestyle- long term stress, excess smoking, cold weather, pollution and so on increase the risk of psoriasis. Though these factors do not directly lead to psoriasis but they weaken immunity and increase the risk of psoriasis.
- Few health problems- few health issues like psoriatic arthritis, hypertension, heart disorders and colitis increase the risk of psoriasis. In few cases physical trauma due to accident or any other also lead to scalp psoriasis.
Breaking some myths
From early days psoriasis is surrounded with many myths and discomforts. One among those and most believed is that the scalp psoriasis spread through physical contact, but this is not true, the scalp psoriasis do not spread by sharing accessories like comb, towel and so on. Another myth that is widely spread around is that lack of hair hygiene leads to scalp psoriasis, which is again not true as lack of hygiene may lead to other problems like dandruff and so on but not scalp psoriasis.
It is very important to get timely treatment for scalp psoriasis failing which may lead to baldness. To prevent hair loss and baldness, timely treatment is very essential. Most of the people with scalp psoriasis neglect it by thinking it as just a rash which will cure on its own and that is not the case. Psoriasis is a chronic condition which worsens gradually if left untreated.
Homeopathy treatment for psoriasis
Homeopathy treatment for psoriasis makes use of natural remedies which are safe and have no side effects. As these homeopathic remedies are mild and gentle they can also be used to children, conceived women and others who are suffering from other diseases.
Homeopathy is a holistic way of treating Psoriasis. It mainly focuses on improving immune system and making our body immune to fight against several infections and diseases. Suppressing the symptoms is no were of use, the disease can attack back at any time. Homeopathy treatment for psoriasis successfully treats it and also makes us immune and avoids the occurrence of disease in the future. Do not let scalp psoriasis lower your self-confidence. Contact your homeopath at Homeocare International to keep yourself and your family healthy and also have healthy scalp and hair.
