2016
DOI: 10.2147/ptt.s85330
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Management of scalp psoriasis: current perspectives

Abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition. The age of onset, chronicity, physical, and psychosocial consequences of the disease cause psoriasis to have a significant impact on patient quality of life. Scalp psoriasis is no different, and effective treatment results in an improvement in quality of life. Successful management of scalp psoriasis includes topical therapies that are acceptable to the patient for mild-to-moderate disease, and systemic therapies for recalcitrant or moderate-to-severe disease. The… Show more

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“…Not only is the scalp a highly visible area, but the presence of hair complicates the cosmetic acceptability of treatment. 5,26 Given the potentially huge effect on quality of life, 5 these conditions must be managed well, that is, with effective treatments that patients will be happy to use.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Not only is the scalp a highly visible area, but the presence of hair complicates the cosmetic acceptability of treatment. 5,26 Given the potentially huge effect on quality of life, 5 these conditions must be managed well, that is, with effective treatments that patients will be happy to use.…”
Section: Dovepressmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Topical corticosteroid-based preparations, which inhibit epidermal proliferation and inflammation and modulate immune response, 2 form the cornerstone of treatment for many scalp dermatoses. 3,4 The formulation of topical treatments for the scalp is of utmost importance: 5 the visibility of the area and presence of hair make cosmesis key, and formats including foam, gel, solution, shampoo, and spray have been developed over the years, which are often preferable to ointments or creams. 3 Delivery of therapy can also represent a challenge 3 as medicated shampoos are only in contact with the affected areas for a very short time.…”
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“…Scalp Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, thickened patches of skin with silvery-white scales, mainly confined to the scalp or they can extend onto the ears, posterior neck and forehead. In most of the cases, scalp psoriasis is also leads to dandruff, alopecia or intense pruritus (Blakely et al 2016). Candidiasis is a scalp yeast infection that causes an itchy rash on head that can be purple or red.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%