Scalp psoriasis treatment, reviewed by a pharmacist
A short online consultation, a clinician-led prescription, and treatment delivered discreetly to your door. No GP visit needed.
- Answer a few quick questions about your scalp
- Get a prescription from a UK clinician if suitable
- Treatment delivered discreetly to your door
Recognise the symptoms?
- Red, scaly patches on the scalp, sometimes extending to the hairline, forehead, or back of the neck
- Silvery-white flaking that can look like severe dandruff
- Itching, which can range from mild to intense
- A burning or sore feeling on the scalp
- Dry scalp skin that may crack
- Temporary thinning of hair in affected areas
How it works
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us about your symptoms and medical history in a short online consultation.
Reviewed by a UK clinician
A GPhC-registered pharmacist checks your answers and, if appropriate, issues a prescription.
Delivered to your door
Your treatment is dispensed and posted out in discreet, plain packaging.
Common flare triggers
Scalp psoriasis often flares in response to certain triggers. Being aware of yours can help you manage symptoms alongside treatment.
Stress
Scratching or injury to the scalp
Cold, dry weather
Skin or scalp infections
Smoking
When to see a GP instead
This service is for stable, previously diagnosed or straightforward scalp psoriasis. See a GP if this is your first time experiencing these symptoms without a formal diagnosis, if the affected area is spreading rapidly or covers a large part of your scalp, if your scalp becomes hot, swollen, or starts weeping fluid (a possible sign of infection), if you feel feverish or generally unwell, or if you develop joint pain or stiffness, which can indicate psoriatic arthritis and needs separate assessment.
FAQs
It happens when skin cells on the scalp are produced faster than normal, causing a build-up of scaly patches. The exact cause isn't fully understood, but it's linked to the immune system.
No. Dandruff causes fine, white flaking without the redness or thickened patches seen in psoriasis, though the two can look similar and are sometimes confused.
Hair loss from scalp psoriasis is usually temporary and related to scratching or inflammation. Hair generally regrows once the scalp is treated and irritation settles.
No, it cannot be passed on to other people.
You can usually continue your normal hair care routine, though your clinician may recommend adjustments alongside any prescribed treatment.
You answer a short set of questions about your scalp symptoms and health history, which a UK clinician reviews before deciding on suitable treatment.
This depends on the treatment prescribed, but many people notice reduced scaling and itching within a few weeks of consistent use.
Ready to feel comfortable in your own skin?
Start your free online consultation today and get a treatment plan reviewed by a UK clinician.
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