After years of nothing really helping, I ended up going to a dermatologist for my itchy/irritated/flaky scalp. After some trial and error, I've found the only thing that helps is Nizoral medicated shampoo. Where I live you can buy it at pharmacies off the shelf, but in other places you may have to ask for it over the counter.
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Thanks very much that was actually next on my list to try as the ginger shampoo seems to be irritating my scalp more than it was even before sadly.
I used the ginger shampoo for a while and at first it worked, but then it just got worse and then my derm officially diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis which is just a fancy way of saying severe irritation and flakiness on the scalp. So yeah, I would definitely get it checked out professionally first to rule out any actual conditions because any of the 'drugstore' brand shampoos and products probably will end up doing more harm than good if it's an actual condition and not just a bit of dandruff.
If you try Nizoral, make sure you use quite a bit and really focus it only on your scalp and then leave it for 5 mins or so before rinsing (I usually shave my legs during this time haha). For a medicated shampoo, it's actually not too stripping. I wash my hair twice a week and use it both times but follow up with conditioner for sure - just avoid your scalp with conditioner & products. Once every 2 weeks I use a clarifying shampoo (I use the neutrogena one) instead of nizoral to get rid of build up which I find also helps.
Thanks so much. I used the ginger shampoo twice and felt it stripped a lot of my colour as well as making my scalp itchy lol. Will def try the nizoral. Also used something called betamouse this evening and i have a steroid liquid as well. I dont think i help matters as i scratch my head sometimes when its not even itchy as a habit. Need to.stop doing that !
Would love an answer as the doctors have prescribed me dandrozel but it isn’t helping f anymore xx
Use Nizoral 
When I first went to the dermatologist she prescribed a cortisone ointment and another medicated shampoo (don't remember the name but it wasn't nizoral the first time around). The combination of these actually made my scalp super irritated which is when I came off the ointment and started using nizoral.
It is still working for me 4 months later, but my derm did say that your scalp kind of gets used to products after a while and that it may stop working eventually and I'll need to switch to another type of medicated shampoo for a while and just constantly be alternating. I really hope there's a way one day to just get rid of it long term without having to use medicated shampoo all the time...
I’ve noticed my psoriasis around my hairline is going further into my scalp. Only on 1 side though. I’ve tried t-gel and hydrocortisone but it doesn’t work. Wondering if an allergy to food is triggering it... but it’s beginning to get me down. I always wear my hair down but now the gyms are open, I try and tie it up but it’s hard to hide it 
When I try and moisturise it, it goes red
Considering going back on the sun beds to see if improves
When I try and moisturise it, it goes red
Considering going back on the sun beds to see if improves
Thought I’d update you all on something I’ve been using recently that may be worth trying re: scalp psoriasis. I have tried all the medicated/coal tar stinky stuff which was disastrous for my hair and didn’t make much difference. It is called Kerastase Specifique Bain Roche Dermo-Calm Shampoo - not cheap but a little goes a long way and it smells quite pleasant.
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Double checking it is this one!??
Yes that’s the one.Kérastase Specifique Dermo-Calm Bain Riche Shampoo 250ml
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Double checking it is this one!??
I was just about to say this!Heard that the ginger shampoo from the body shop is amazing for this
My scalp was so bad, like seriously horrendous my hair was falling out along the hairline. This is the only thing that’s ever worked for me. Started using it 3 years ago and I’ve literally never had a single flake on my scalp since it’s so good.
Aw youre so lucky as i tried the ginger and all it did was strip my colour and i was still itchy !
Really hope it helps! I feel confident it won’t make it worse.It arrived today and ive used it tonight
