With this kind of lifestyle, Psoriasis is becoming very common skin problem. Many people experience scalp psoriasis and they often make it worst by scratching it. It is advised to not to scratch at all no matter how worst your psoriasis is. Well, it is possible to control psoriasis on scalp using home remedies to great extent. But because it can reoccur, so it is best to take precautionary measures as well. If you psoriasis under your hair, there is nothing to worry about. Below we have given 10 best home remedies for psoriasis on scalp using which you can easily get rid of it. Have a look:

Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which red and scaly patches develop on scalp. The problem can spread from one patch to multiple patches on the scalp. It can spread from scalp to your forehead, behind the ears and back of your neck also. This skin disorder is marked by symptoms like red patches, flaky skin, scalp dryness, silver and itchy scales like dandruff, burning sensation, bleeding when you try to scratch the scalp and peeling, etc. 

WHAT CAUSES PSORIASIS ON SCALP ?

Some disorders in immune system are to blame for scalp psoriasis because this disorder causes skin cells to grow ten times faster than normal. But shedding of skin is not as fast as the growth of skin cells that leads to accumulation of patches on skin's surface. It takes usually 28-30 days to form new cells and shed old cells but when you have psoriasis, then your new skin cells are pushed to outer surface in just 3-4 days instead of 28-30 days. But your body can not shed the old cells when new cells are formed so fast. Then old cells start piling on the top of each other taking form of red flakes or psoriasis.This apart, your genetic and stress are also responsible for psoriasis.

HOW TO CURE PSORIASIS?

Although there is no permanent cure for psoriasis on scalp but there are some home remedies which can really help in controlling this problem to a great extent.

Home remedies are really helpful in prevention of psoriasis before it triggers.

HOME REMEDIES FOR PSORIASIS ON SCALP

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Ingredients you will need

2 spoons of apple cider vinegar

Half cup of water

How to use apple cider vinegar as a home remedy for psoriasis on scalp? 

Mix water in apple cider vinegar  to dilute it. The apply this solution on your scalp using Q tips and leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this process twice a week.

Why apple cider works for treatment of psoriasis?

Apple cider vinegar is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce the soreness and itchiness of scalp. Anti-septic qualities of apple cider vinegar make it a perfect solution for treatment of acne and dandruff too.

2. Aloe Vera and Lavender Oil

Ingredients you will need

1/4 cup of pure aloe vera extracted from aloe leaf

8-10 drops of lavender oil

How to use this mix on scalp psoriasis?

Mix aloe vera gel with lavender oil and massage this preparation all over your scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes. Next wash off with mild shampoo. Use this recipe thrice a week.

Why this home remedy works? 

Aloe vera is a natural skin healer which soothes the red and flaky skin instantly just after first application. Anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera reduce the scalp inflamaation and peeling effectively. Lavender oil helps to disinfect scalp by enhancing blood circulation.

3. Epsom Salt

Ingredients you will need

One spoon of Epsom salt

Mild shampoo

Process to use Epsom Salt for Psoriasis Treatment

Just add one spoon of Epsom salt in your regular shampoo and wash your hair with this shampoo to eliminate this scalp disorder. Use this shampoo every time you wash your hair.

Why this psoriasis home remedy works?

Epsom salt is very much helpful in reducing the soreness and itchiness of scalp that is why it is a perfect cure for dandruff too on your scalp.

4. Garlic and Coconut Oil for Psoriasis Treatment

Ingredients

1-2 clove of garlic

1/4 cup of coconut oil

Process 

Roast the garlic and then crush it. Mix crushed garlic in coconut oil and let it sit in coconut oil for 2 days. Apply this oil on your scalp and leave it on for one hour before rinsing it off. Use this recipe twice a week.

Why this natural remedy works? 

Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties that cure many symptoms associated with scalp psoriasis. And coconut oil seals the moisture within scalp preventing it from becoming dry and itchy.

5. Ripe Avocado, Honey and Olive Oil for Prevention of Psoriasis

Ingredients you will need

One ripe avocado

One spoon of honey

one spoon of olive oil

How to use this as a home remedy for scalp psoriasis?

Blend a ripe avocado with honey and olive oil in a mixer grinder. Then apply this nourishing hair mask on your hair for one hour. Then wash off with lukewarm water. Use this hair mask once a week.

Why this home remedy works? 

Avocado is rich in moisture that prevents the dryness of scalp which prevent psoriasis. Studies also reveal that applying avocado oil topically on affected scalp treats psoroasis. Honey is a natural wound healer which fights all sorts of infections and olive oil further enhances the moisture level of scalp.

6. Tea Tree Oil and Vitamin E Pil for Psoriais Treatment   

Ingredients you will need 

10 drops of tea tree oil

3 spoons of vitamin E oil extracted from vitamin E capsules 

Process to use 

Mix tea tree oil with vitamin E oil and massage this mixture throughoutly all over scalp. And wash off after 30 minutes. 

Why this scalp psoriasis home remedy helps?

Tea tea oil is an anti-microbial agent that can cure inflammation on scalp very well and vitamin E oil gives instant burst of moisture to your scalp, in turn,  give flake-free hair. 

7. Yogurt / Curd

Ingredients you will need

One cup of plain and unflavored yogurt/curd

Process 

Apply yogurt all over your scalp using your finegertips and leave it on your hair for one hour before washing it off with a mild shampoo. Repeat this process twice a week.

Why yogurt helps in treatment of psoriasis? 

Yogurt deep nourishes your scalp by moisturizing it. It also helps to exfoliate the skin by shedding dead skin cells fast.

8. Baking Soda

Ingredients you will need

One tea spoon of baking soda

I cup of water

Process 

Mix baking soda to one cup of water and apply this on your scalp. Leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse it off. Additionally you can mix baking soda to your regular shampoo and use it as usual.

Why this remedy works?  

Baking soda is an anti-fungal agent which reduces all sorts of inflammation on skin such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis. It also helps to treat the flakes on scalp.

9. Banana Peels and Coaltar Paste for Treatment of Psoriasis

Ingredient you will need

Peels of 3 banana

One spoon of coal tar paste

Process

Grind banana peels in grinder and get a fine paste. The add coal tar to this peels paste and massage this mixture all over your scalp. Wash off after 30 minutes. You can use this recipe twice a week.

Why this natural remedy for psoriasis on scalp works?

Banana peels are rich in anti-oxidants which protect your skin from environmental damages. It also acts as anti-microbial agent which eases the symptoms of psoriasis. Coal tar helps slow down the growth of new skin cells and boosts the shedding of skin faster. It is immensely helpful in condition like itching, scaling and flaking.

10. Lemon Juice and Rose Water for Psoriasis Treatment

Ingredient you will need

2 spoons of lemon juice

2 Spoons of rose water

Process

Dilute the lemon juice sing rose water and apply this solution on your scalp for 30 minutes. Massage for few minutes and then wash off. Use this on your well shampooed and wet hair. Use this treatment 4 times a week.

Why this home remedy for psoriasis on scalp works? 

Astringent and anti-inflammatory properties of lemon juice help to ease symptoms associated with psoriasis like flaking, itching and irritation. Rose water disinfects the scalp and maintains the PH balance of scalp.

Apart from using aforementioned home remedies, you should avoid taking alcohol and smoking. You should try to lead a stress free life by practicing meditation and yoga. Use these home remedies religiously and keeping your scalp moisturized is a key to treat and prevent psoriasis on scalp.

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