Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD When psoriasis affects the scalp, it causes thick, silvery-white or gray scales that may be inflamed and itchy. You may also feel burning or other discomfort.

Swan. Do take a soak. Soaking in a warm (not hot) bath for 15 minutes can help loosen scales and help reduce the itching and inflammation caused by psoriasis. Adding sea salt, oatmeal, bath oil ...

Natural saltwater, such as swimming in the ocean, may help alleviate psoriasis symptoms for some people, says Dr Singh. Saltwater is believed to have exfoliating properties that can remove scales ...

But the team are still on the hunt for 2,000 more patients with psoriasis, a condition that causes flaky patches of skin covered with white scales which affects about 3% of people in the UK and Europe ...

If you have psoriasis, your skin’s needs will typically change with the seasons. Learn more about how you can prepare for this and avoid flare-ups. It is common for your skin care routine to ...

Psoriasis is a long-lasting inflammatory skin disease which causes flaky patches of skin that form scales. It affects millions worldwide and is believed to be caused by a problem with the immune ...

Two posters presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting highlighted the importance of improving ...

Treatment usually begins with topical ointments and creams, including steroids designed to thin the scales. It must be done carefully, because injury can cause psoriasis to flare. Suephy Chen ...