Scalp psoriasis

[Elspeth]

Has anyone found a replacement for Alphosyl lubricating cream (non HC) which is available off prescription and actually works? My doctor prescribed Betnovate which I am unhappy to use as it is a steroid. Pharmacists seem unable to help.

[babybop6379]

we got betnovate for our scalp which is fine for me but my daughter is 9! so we are constantly on the lookout for scalp treatment we also saw an ad in the sun newspaper for ukpsoriasis.co.uk but havnt looked it up yet let me know what you come across elspeth as we have both suffered for years from it with thanks.

[delboy3]

I had scalp psoriasis until about 2 years ago when I started using Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment shampoo. It came in a dark blue bottle and the active ingredient was selenium sulfide.

It worked wonders!

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find it on the shelves since, and there's no evidence of it on the H&S website either.

Perhaps the pharmacist or doctor can find it??

[mose]

ask your doctor for scc.

its very good.

[Sweetie77]

I have used T Gel and it is very good but not good if you dye your hair!! Anyone know a treatment that doesn't strip the colour from your hair???

[Kleiber]

Dovonex Scalp is probably the best around (at the moment! ) Don't worry about the steroid - there's been a lot of scaremongering going on over the years about steroid use, but it's safe to use, if you follow the instructions & whatever you do, don't use it constantly!! The problem is that it can cause skin thinning if used all the time, but as I said, if it's used as per the manufacturer's instructions, it's fine (they wouldn't have got a licence for a medicine that's not safe and steroids have been around for decades).Have another chat to your doctor, but really, betnovate will help to clear up the problem really fast, just use it properly! K xx

[Elspeth]

Thank you everyone for your help. If I come up with anything new I will certainly let you know.