Scalp Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes scaly plaques, redness and itching. It can range in severity from mild scaling to thick plaques that may extend beyond the hairline.
Some of the factors that can trigger or worsen outbreaks include: stress, cold and dry weather, infections, excessive use of irritating hair products, scalp injuries and even certain medications.
There is no cure but several treatments are available to control the symptoms.