I know at least a few people who swear by their habit of not bathing everyday.  They do this to preserve the natural, moisturizing oils that the skin produces.

I tend to agree with these folks on occasions when I don’t bath for one day (on a day off for example) and then forget that I have scalp psoriasis at all.   This is a good thing, since it means it my scalp must not have been itching that whole time.

The main issue I have with not washing my hair is that it gets greasy and unkempt looking… I need to look at least somewhat presentable for work.  One of these days, I might keep my head shaved for a longer period of time so I won’t have to worry about styling my hair, so I can go without washing my scalp for a longer time and test the hippy treatment in earnest.  While doing this I can also incorporate the sunlight factor I mentioned in a previous post.

At the same time, I have found that, when I don’t wash my hair, my psoriasis itch can come back with a vengeance all of a sudden.  This has led me to believe that swearing off washing my hair altogether might not be as effective as maintaining a more balanced alternative.

The most effective washing regimen I have found thus far can be summed up as “keeping the psoriasis guessing.”  This involves rotating between different kinds of shampoos and sometimes using no shampoo at all.  Keeping the scalp as free as possible from unhealthy build-up is key in my humble opinion.