What are the usual treatment methods for psoriasis of the scalp?

Topical steroids: Topical steroids, vitamin d products (ie: dovonex, vectical, taclonex), coal tar, keratolytics (products that remove dead skin such as salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid), and light therapy are effective treatments.

Scalp Psoriasis: Treatment for scalp psoriasis includes medicated shampoos, steroid foam or lotion, tar preparations, topically applied vitamin d medications, phototherapy, and oral medications.