3 Key Takeaways:
- Some skin diseases may be confused with scalp psoriasis, however psoriasis does have key characteristics which helps lead to a definitive diagnosis.
- Scalp psoriasis is a high impact area meaning body surface area (BSA) is less than 10% however impact on quality of life is significant and is a factor in determining choice of treatment(s) whether prescription or over the counter.
- Be aware of the risks for Koebnerization of the scalp and take precautions to minimize itching and scratching through application of treatments and care of the scalp.