Scalp Psoriasis – Treatment

Clinical assessment and personalised trichology care

Psoriasis of the scalp is a chronic inflammatory condition that requires a careful, respectful, and long-term management approach.

At Fernanda Paes Trichologist, treatment is focused on reducing inflammation, calming the skin, and restoring the scalp barrier, rather than aggressively removing visible plaques.

Understanding the Condition and Our Therapeutic Approach

Scalp psoriasis is characterised by accelerated skin turnover, leading to thick plaques, scaling, redness, itching, and sensitivity.

It is an immune-mediated condition, meaning inflammation originates internally and manifests on the skin. There is also a strong connection with the gut–skin axis, where internal imbalances may intensify immune responses and trigger flare-ups.

 

For this reason, treatment focuses on:

  • calming active inflammation
  • supporting skin barrier repair
  • regulating skin renewal
  • improving comfort and scalp balance

Psoriasis Treatment In Clinic Care

Treatment is performed in-clinic and is always individualised, based on the level of inflammation and the scalp’s response on the day.

Sessions may include:

  • calming and anti-inflammatory masks
  • gentle scalp cleansing with products formulated for sensitive and reactive scalps
  • hair fibre care without irritating the scalp
  • Micro Mist (ultrasonic vapour) to enhance hydration and penetration of soothing actives
  • LED phototherapy, selected according to scalp sensitivity
  • high-frequency therapy, when indicated, to support scalp balance
  • finishing with a calming tonic designed to remain on the scalp for an extended period

This is why hair loss should never be treated with a one-size-fits-all solution.

Phototherapy as a Key Ally

Light-based therapy plays an important role in scalp psoriasis management.

Depending on scalp needs:

 

  • Amber LED may be used to calm the skin, reduce redness, and support barrier repair

  • Blue LED may be selected to help control inflammation and soothe irritation

 

Light selection is always personalised and adjusted over time.

Maintenance, Home Care & Internal Support

Scalp psoriasis requires continuous and mindful care.

Home care is always personalised and focuses on:

Calming inflammation

Supporting the scalp barrier

Regulating skin renewal

Specific therapeutic actives may be used to help soften and gradually release plaques, without mechanical removal.

Excessive exfoliation or aggressive plaque removal can stimulate the skin’s defence mechanism and lead to increased plaque production.

When appropriate, internal support may also be considered as part of a broader, integrative approach, always tailored to the individual and aligned with scalp response over time.

This combined strategy reinforces treatment from the inside out, supporting long-term scalp balance and comfort.

A Long-Term, Individualised Approach

Scalp psoriasis is not treated overnight.

Results come from:

  • consistency in clinic
  • correct home care
  • respecting the scalp’s inflammatory threshold
  • ongoing reassessment and adjustment

Treatments are adapted over time to reduce flare-ups, improve comfort, and maintain scalp health in a sustainable and responsible way.

Book a Trichology Consultation in Perth

Psoriasis is not just a scalp condition.

It is a chronic inflammatory signal that requires understanding, consistency, and the right therapeutic approach.

If you experience persistent flaking, redness, itching, plaques, or scalp sensitivity, a professional trichology consultation allows us to assess the level of inflammation and define a personalised scalp care plan, focused on calming the skin, restoring barrier function, and improving long-term comfort.

At Fernanda Paes Trichologist in Perth, scalp psoriasis care goes beyond diagnosis — it includes in-clinic anti-inflammatory treatments, guided home care, and ongoing adjustments based on how your scalp responds over time.

Book your consultation and begin a personalised scalp psoriasis care journey.
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