Dr Weaver, I have been diagnosed by a dermatologist to have scalp psoriasis. I was prescribed derma smooth. After I used the first bottle my hair doesn't seem to grow back, hair wich i scratched out due to itching. How can i grow my hair back
Jan 23, 2009 Rating
Over The Counter Medication for Scalp IrritationNEW by: Seymour M. Weaver, III, M.D.
The symptoms you describe suggest an area of eczema which might be secondarily infected with bacteria.
It would be necessary to do a skin scraping and look at it under a microscope to check for a fungus infection which is one of a number of other possibilities.
If you want to, can try a zinc based shampoo and use it weekly, there are several available.
Use a topical hydrocortisone solution or ointment once or twice a day for a week or longer if necessary.
Use a topical antibiotic such as bacitracin or polysporin twice a day on the tender areas of your scalp.
I cannot prescribe a specific treatment program without doing an examination.
If your symptoms do not improve in 2 weeks, see a dermatologist.
