DOROTHY S. FLAKE, PhD.

PSORIASIS

Thick flakes appearing on the scalp accompanied by a great deal of itching is a sign of psoriasis. Psoriasis is seen frequently in people of color as compared to other diseases involving the scalp. Scratching traumatizes the skin, creating an over production of cells and causing the skin to flake. Causes of psoriasis may be environmental, genetics, stress, and a compromised immune system. Your Dermatologist, referred to you by your stylist, will select the best treatment depending on the severity. Salicylic acid shampoo helps to break down and remove the flakes and steroids, along with tar shampoos help with the inflammation. Treatments that contain derivatives of vitamin D work as well as retinoid creams and gels. In severe cases treatment options include injections of steroids or oral medication. Ultraviolet light therapy treatments are frequently used in hair restoration salons.

ECZEMA

Eczema is another condition that should be diagnosed by your doctor. It is most often found in families that include one or more persons with allergies, asthma, or hay fever, but not exclusively. You may experience hair loss, but it is not permanent and usually treated with steroid shampoos, tar shampoos, lotions, and gels. Light oils like canola and hazelnut oils used sparingly on the scalp are essential preparations recommended for psoriasis and eczema.

Meditation, exercise, a healthy scalp, a nutritious diet, hair care, and proper maintenance are the key ingredients to maintaining healthy hair for those with eczema. Dr. Flake recommends maintaining a good balance of moisture on the scalp by using a light moisture cream or lotion.

AT HOME RECOMMENDATIONS:

* Tee Tree Shampoos and Tee Tree oils, which lift flakes and calm the inflammation.

* Nizoral Shampoo

* Tar Based Shampoos

Be Blessed and Encouraged,

WOMEN'S HAIR RESTORATION

DOROTHY S. FLAKE, PhD.

Salon in the Park/Willowbrook

17776 Tomball Parkway, Suite 106

Houston, TX 77064

Bus: 281-517-6145

FAX: 281-445-1058

email: dflake@ekalfhairrestoration.com

www.ekalfhairrestoration.com

**Dr. Dorothy Flake is also the recipient of Who’s Who in Black Houston - The Fourth Edition in April 2010