Best Shampoos for Psoriasis 2019
The 5 Best Shampoos For Scalp Psoriasis, According to a Dermatologist
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For some people, buying shampoo isn't always a super involved process. For others, it's a little more complicated, especially if you have scalp psoriasis.
Scalp psoriasis is a common skin condition in which red, itchy patches and scales form on the area due to a buildup of skin cells. Irritation is a common side effect, which is why those suffering from the condition often have to look out for specific types of shampoos and treatments to use as a way to combat it. That includes using formulas with medicated ingredients or products that include coal tar, an active that helps slow down the production of excess skin cells.
We asked a certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, which shampoos are among the best for treating scalp psoriasis — read ahead to find a few of his picks (and some of our favorites, too).
Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Therapeutic Shampoo
Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Therapeutic Shampoo ($8) contains coal tar, an ingredient traditionally used to treat psoriasis for decades. According to Dr. Zeichner, it helps calm inflammation and normalize skin cell turnover.
Aveeno Scalp Soothing Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Shampoo
Aveeno Scalp Soothing Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Shampoo ($13) has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that calm the scalp and minimize flakes.
New Wash
Created by Jackie Bauer, New Wash ($40) is a hair cleanser that uses a blend of essential oils to clean and repair hair, sans detergents that may irritate the scalp.
Dove Dermacare Dryness & Itch Relief Shampoo
A major ingredient in Dove Dermacare Dryness & Itch Relief Shampoo ($5) is zinc pyrithione, which helps lower levels of yeast on the scalp that drives inflammation and leads to flakes.
OGX Anti-Hair Fallout Niacin3 + Caffeine Shampoo
OGX Anti-Hair Fallout Niacin3 + Caffeine Shampoo ($6) contains alpha hydroxy acids that help exfoliate dead cells to eliminate flakes.
