# Very new to PsA itching scalp? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [May 31, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514 "2012-05-31T20:00:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![becci214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/becci214/32/542_2.png) [@becci214](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/becci214)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/1 "2012-05-31T20:00:57Z")
What shampoos work for a very itching scalp? ---
**Author:** ![Petunia\_Girl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/petunia_girl/32/536_2.png) [@Petunia\_Girl](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Petunia_Girl)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/2 "2012-05-31T20:48:52Z")
Hi, Becci and welcome! I don't have an answer to your question but will follow it carefully. However, I did want to welcome you here, although I'm sure it's not the place you want to be. ---
**Author:** ![tntlamb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tntlamb/32/155_2.png) [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/3 "2012-05-31T21:02:08Z")
I add tea tree oil to regular ol' shampoo about 5 -10%. Emu oil shampoo if you can find it is good too... ---
**Author:** ![Emma\_W](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/emma_w/32/316_2.png) [@Emma\_W](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Emma_W)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/4 "2012-05-31T21:55:56Z")
I can't use anything made from soap on my scalp :/ what i've found works well is using the "no poo" method where you use baking soda as shampoo and vinegar mixed with water as conditioner. If you are interested you can read about it here [http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=935](http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=935). ---
**Author:** ![Byrd\_Feeder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/byrd_feeder/32/54_2.png) [@Byrd\_Feeder](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Byrd_Feeder)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/5 "2012-06-02T07:22:40Z")
I always found Denorex with coal tar to be very helpful...you have to read the ingredients; they make some that has no coal tar. Hope you get some relief soon! ---
**Author:** ![westee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/westee/32/360_2.png) [@westee](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/westee)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 1:46pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/6 "2012-06-02T13:46:32Z")
Once I started taking MTX, all my scalp issues disappeared! Before that, I used a lot of different things - prescription shampoo, gels, etc. but nothing works like MTX for me - it is gone after years and years!! ---
**Author:** ![Petunia\_Girl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/petunia_girl/32/536_2.png) [@Petunia\_Girl](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Petunia_Girl)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 2:20pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/7 "2012-06-02T14:20:56Z")
Is it okay if I ask this on this thread? If not, I'll move it elsewhere. But it seems to tie in with the theme. Is there a way to tell if you have dandruff vs. psoriasis in the scalp? My scalp is always itchy but sometimes it goes bananas. I'm guessing it's just good old dandruff but I am curious. Obvious, I can't SEE in my scalp to tell. I think I only get just white flakes, nothing reddish but I'm not sure because I'm having vague memories of reddish stuff too. ---
**Author:** ![Dana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/dana/32/127_2.png) [@Dana](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Dana)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/8 "2012-06-02T15:05:14Z")
Coal tar is my favorite. I use Nutrigena brand T-Gel shampoo. It stops all my issues with mild scalp psoriasis, itching, flaking etc, and it actually makes my hair look good. If you use an anti-keritolytic like salicylic acid or Denorex without the coal tar, you will end up needing to use it more and more b/c your scalp with start producing sloughing off more and more cells to protect from the acid. ---
**Author:** ![Liz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/liz/32/17_2.png) [@Liz](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Liz)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/9 "2012-06-02T15:15:09Z")
My daughter uses tea tree shampoo and conditioner. It helps her & if we run out of it & she has to use something else I can ALWAYS tell. It really controls the flakes. Hope I was able to help you out. ---
**Author:** ![mamartin1014](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/mamartin1014/32/534_2.png) [@mamartin1014](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/mamartin1014)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/10 "2012-06-02T17:09:07Z")
I have used a shampoo with Tea Tree Oil by Biolage. I used to buy it in a salon. It felt really good on my scalp cool and soothing but I have not used it for years since Biologic drugs help my scalp psoraisis. ---
**Author:** ![Suzanne\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/suzanne_h/32/5922_2.png) [@Suzanne\_H](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Suzanne_H)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/11 "2012-06-02T18:11:57Z")
I really like Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree shampoo and tea tree conditioner. ---
**Author:** ![SK1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sk1/32/512_2.png) [@SK1](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/SK1)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/12 "2012-06-02T18:56:37Z")
Hi becci, I haven't talked to you yet, sorry about your scalp. I do not suffer the rash, but can gain much by the info already provided by all these wise ones, as my grandkids have psoriasis. Hope you feel better! SK ---
**Author:** ![ferhad52](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/ferhad52/32/463_2.png) [@ferhad52](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/ferhad52)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/13 "2012-06-02T19:00:27Z")
Hello all – our friend (becci214 ) in the site asked .what is good solution for scalp psoriasis ? in first what is scalp 1- appearance the deep fissured wound on the crown ,betamethasone ointment is suitable drug for it but sometimes itch spreads to all over the head with small bid 2- wound appears near external ear or beck of head with itch that spreads with bids and dandruff 3- in this feature itch and small bids appears all over the neck and under the hair . in up three condition that itch is important challenge in the beauty and fashion market places is a scar cream I used this cream and helped me in neck itch you can search [www.rejuderm.com](http://www.rejuderm.com) also this cream have leaflet . thank ---
**Author:** ![mamartin1014](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/mamartin1014/32/534_2.png) [@mamartin1014](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/mamartin1014)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/14 "2012-06-02T21:13:23Z")
I think I said Biolage for my shampoo but I think it was Paul Mitchell! ---
**Author:** ![Shawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/shawn/32/519_2.png) [@Shawn](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Shawn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/15 "2012-06-03T19:48:48Z")
Coconut oil. It helps condition your hair too. ---
**Author:** ![SK1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sk1/32/512_2.png) [@SK1](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/SK1)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/16 "2012-06-03T21:50:39Z")
Shawn, doesn't this make your hair greasy? ---
**Author:** ![becci214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/becci214/32/542_2.png) [@becci214](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/becci214)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/17 "2012-06-16T02:28:51Z")
i wanted to say think i dont know where to by those oils at tntlamb said: > I add tea tree oil to regular ol' shampoo about 5 -10%. Emu oil shampoo if you can find it is good too... ---
**Author:** ![becci214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/becci214/32/542_2.png) [@becci214](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/becci214)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/18 "2012-06-16T02:30:56Z")
thanks i am going to try that Emma W said: > I can't use anything made from soap on my scalp :/ what i've found works well is using the "no poo" method where you use baking soda as shampoo and vinegar mixed with water as conditioner. If you are interested you can read about it here [http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=935](http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=935). ---
**Author:** ![becci214](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/becci214/32/542_2.png) [@becci214](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/becci214)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/19 "2012-06-16T02:31:47Z")
i will have to figure out where to by it Byrd Feeder said: > I always found Denorex with coal tar to be very helpful...you have to read the ingredients; they make some that has no coal tar. Hope you get some relief soon! ---
**Author:** ![Byrd\_Feeder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/byrd_feeder/32/54_2.png) [@Byrd\_Feeder](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Byrd_Feeder)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514/20 "2012-06-16T08:11:48Z")
Sorry! Of course you need to know where to find it! Wasn't thinking.. Denorex (with coal tar) is available at most pharmacies and some grocery stores. Look in the area of the dandruff shampoos (like Head & Shoulders). Coal tar is an old, old medical remedy for psoriasis. It helps loosen plaques and calm itching. Any shampoo with coal tar will help some, but Denorex has a high coal tar content, so it works best for me. The back of my head was covered in psoriasis at one point. It was so bad that my hair could barely grow through it. I know how miserable it can be. This was the only thing that helped me. I found out about it from an old Army nurse. She didn't take any prisoners! lol If you cannot find it, I would check with a chain pharmacy such as Walgreens or CVS, and ask if it can be ordered for you. I doubt, however, that you will have any problems. I have bought it at CVS and Krogers. Good luck; I hope it helps you! [Next page](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/very-new-to-psa-itching-scalp/514.md?page=2)