Scalp Psoriasis & Alopecia: Top Ways to Reduce Hair Loss

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Psoriasis Thinning Hair & Hair Loss

Scalp psoriasis and alopecia are two conditions that can impact hair health, leading to hair loss. Managing scalp psoriasis and alopecia effectively begins with understanding the symptoms and preventing further hair loss, giving your scalp the treatment it needs to stay healthy and smooth. This guide will help you to understand these conditions and learn how Dermal Therapy can help restore hair vitality and bring back your luscious, healthy locks.

Understanding Scalp Psoriasis and Alopecia

Scalp Psoriasis:

Scalp Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder that results in raised, reddish, and scaly patches. Although scalp psoriasis itself does not directly cause hair loss, the related symptoms can lead to temporary hair thinning. The inflammation can extend to hair follicles, disrupting normal growth, and the physical removal of scales can damage hair, exacerbating hair loss.

Learn more about the different types of psoriasis and paediatric infant psoriasis.

Alopecia:

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder causing unpredictable hair loss, often resulting in bald patches that can progress to broader baldness. It involves the immune system attacking healthy hair follicles, sometimes completely halting hair production.

Managing Hair Loss from Scalp Psoriasis and Alopecia

Experiencing hair loss can take a toll on your emotions. For many, hair is a big part of who we are, and losing it isn’t just a physical challenge, it can feel like losing a part of your identity. This can bring on a whirlwind of stress, knock your confidence, and make you want to shy away from social situations. Understanding all the different impacts of hair loss is a key part of managing your scalp condition.

For Scalp Psoriasis:

Managing scalp psoriasis involves treatments that reduce inflammation and soothe itching with methods like the following:

Topical Treatments: Products like Psoriasis Cream help to minimise skin dehydration and form a barrier to prevent further moisture loss.
Prescription Treatments: Corticosteroids can help reduce scaling and inflammation
Light Therapy: Ultraviolet light B (UVB) phototherapy is a common and effective treatment that helps reduce inflammation and slow skin cell growth.
Systemic Treatments: For severe cases, systemic medications that affect the whole body can be prescribed to reduce the body’s immune response.

Learn more about the best creams for psoriasis here.

For Alopecia Areata:

Treatments for alopecia focus on suppressing the immune response to allow hair regrowth, like:

Corticosteroids: These can be injected into the scalp or applied topically to suppress the immune response and stimulate hair growth.
Minoxidil (Regaine): Often used for pattern baldness, it can also help in treating alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
Immunotherapy: Using chemicals like diphencyprone (DPCP) on the scalp can cause an allergic reaction, which may neutralise the misdirected immune attack on hair follicles.

Preventative Measures for Hair Care

Maintaining healthy hair involves more than just choosing the right products; daily skincare habits play a crucial role too. Here are some simple yet effective steps to protect your hair:

Reduce Heat Styling: Limit the use of hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons to prevent damage.
Protect Your Hair from the Elements: Just like your skin, your hair is vulnerable to environmental damage. Wear a hat or use a hair restoring serum to shield from harsh weather conditions.
Stay Hydrated and Eat Well: Drinking plenty of water and eating a nutrient-rich diet supports robust hair.

Adopting these practices can significantly enhance your hair’s condition and prevent common hair issues, helping you keep your hair looking its best.

Dermal Therapy’s Hair Thinning Solutions

Dermal Therapy’s Hair Restoring Serum leverages advanced plant-based stem cell technology to strengthen thinning or damaged hair. This leave-on, non-greasy serum contains active ingredients like:

Vitamin B-complex and essential elements which are necessary hair nutrients
RedensylTM, a breakthrough hair stimulating ingredient that targets hair at the cellular level

While Dermal Therapy’s Hair Restoring Shampoo & Conditioner complements the serum by gently cleansing the scalp and strengthening hair. This innovative 2-in-1 formula is designed to minimise hair loss and improve hair vitality with key ingredients like:

Advanced caffeine formula to stimulate the hair follicles.
Essential vitamins and elements like Zinc and Magnesium that fortify hair.
Free from soap and SLS, making it suitable for sensitive skin and scalps.

Choose Dermal Therapy for Hair Care

Understanding the impact of scalp psoriasis and alopecia on hair loss empowers you to take proactive steps in managing your hair health. Dermal Therapy offers clinically proven solutions that not only address hair loss but also enhance the overall health of your hair and scalp. Explore the benefits of Dermal Therapy’s full hair and scalp care range and take the first step towards regaining full, healthy hair.