Yesterday it was time to shave my head again and let my itchy scalp air-out again.  Immediate after the haircut I washed my scalp with Neutrogena’s Stubborn Itch Control T-Gel (Coal Tar is the active ingredient for this shampoo with Menthol for therapeutic effect).

Result: For the last 24 hours or so my scalp has felt completely normal, with virtually no itching.

A few of the benefits of shaving your head (if you’re a guy probably) is an increased exposure to the sun’s rays and ease of access by psoriasis medications.  You can also save money on psoriasis shampoo since you don’t need as much to get through a lot of hair to the scalp.  This is one more practical reason I keep in mind if I ever hesitate to shave my head (I work in a cubicle on the phone so no body sees me anyway), as T-Gel sells for between 5 and 7 bucks for a little 4 ounce bottle.  It’s expensive for sure, but certainly worth it in my book.