06/19/2025
Scalp psoriasis: manually removing plaque buildups, in clinic, is necessary with this scalp disorder, however this needs to be done properly and safely to avoid triggering a flare and to avoid damaging the scalp.
Picking and self removal can lead to inflammation, pain, bleeding and infection.
Why removal is important: Reduction of itching & discomforts.
Improves and strengthens the scalp and hair follicles microbiome.
Improves the scalps barrier, which allows the scalp and follicles to function properly.
Reduces inflammation, which creates a less hostile environment for harmful bacteria and fungi to grow.
Improves treatment and at home regimes efficacy.
Improves blood flow, oxygen and nutrient transport to the scalp and hair follicles.
Relief; gives the patient much relief of the discomforts plaque buildups ups cause.
This combined with the appropriate in clinic tests and protocols, has the potential to reduce flares and in some cases reduce flares next to nil.
This type of disorder needs to be treated topically and internally for the best outcome.
Psoriasis is brought on by environmental factors, medications, radiation, injuries, viruses and infections.
You can carry the gene for psoriasis, however something has to trigger this gene in order for it to manifest.
Pictured here, before and right after an in clinic removal. For sustainable, lasting results, we need to focus on internal support. This is why we test to see what areas of your body need support. Scalp disorders are a direct sign/symptom that your body needs help.
Regular use of corticosteroids thins the scalp over time, can lead to other scalp disorders, can cause infection, diminishes beneficial scalp microbiota and strengthens the “bad bacteria” on the scalp which over time making this bacteria resistant to corticosteroids.