Psoriasis
Diagnosis
and management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adults:
summary of SIGN guidance (2010)
Scalp psoriasis
- Mild scaling
- Calcipotriol scalp solution + coal tar shampoo
- Moderate scaling
- Calcipotriol scalp solution + coal tar and salicylic acid shampoo
- Thick scaling
- In the morning
Coal tar and salicylic acid shampoo + calcipotriol scalp solution - At night
Coal tar and salicylic acid shampoo +/- coal tar, salicylic acid and coconut oil ointment left overnight under occlusion using shower cap +/- potent topical steroids
- In the morning
NICE referral guidelines
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