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Regardless of where psoriasis appears on the skin, the cause is the same. At least half of all the people who have psoriasis have it on their scalp. Scalp psoriasis can be very mild, with slight, fine scaling. It can also be very severe with thick, crusted plaques covering the entire scalp. Psoriasis can extend beyond the hairline onto the forehead, the back of the neck and around the ears. Other skin disorders, such as seborrheic dermatitis, may look similar to psoriasis.
Tar products and salicylic acid generally work for very mild scalp psoriasis. If you have a more severe case of scalp psoriasis, you may need to try more complex combination treatment programs before you find the one that works for you.
Systemic treatments are not commonly used just for scalp psoriasis unless it is unusually severe, but may be used if psoriasis is present elsewhere on the body and/or if psoriatic arthritis is present. You can get help, end your frustration and clear up your psoriasis.