Today was a regular shampoo day, which means I am giving my scalp a break from medicated psoriasis shampoos (I use only over the counter varieties such as Neutrogena’s T-Gel and T-Sal).  This is important to let all the “good” skin to recover as well as to do a general cleansing of any build up that of coal tar or other dirt that might have developed (the active ingredient to Neutrogena’s T-Gel is coal tar).  I am a firm believer in cleansing my scalp to help relieve the itch of psoriasis, while at the same time avoiding too much washing, which would dry out my skin and scrape off all traces of moisturizing, natural oils.

Having used only regular shampoo today, I can notice a slight increase in my scalp’s itchiness.

For the regular shampoo that you work into your rotation, I would recommend something that rinses off clean, leaving as little residue as possible.  A decent quality shampoo such as Fructis or TRESseme will do the trick.  I like to leave the shampoo on my head for a least a few minutes to let it cleanse thoroughly.  Conditioner can also help to moisturize your scalp (depending on the brand you choose), which can also help to ward off the itchiness of psoriasis.

In any case, you will have to decide for yourself what works best for you, including what is most affordable.  Of course, if you have an pressing issues with psoriasis (or something you suspect is psoriasis) consult a dermatologist ASAP.