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I've got a psoriasis on my scalp and in my ears and behind i was prescribed a cream and have tried t gel shampoo but nothing is working?

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Dr. Vlada Groysman answered

Topical steroids: Scalp psoriasis is difficult to treat. There are several products that you need to try at the same time: ketoconazole or tar shampoo vitamin d foam or cream strong topical steroids nightime treatment to the scalp in a form of an oil or ointment that you can wash off in am see your dermatologist again don't give up.

Answered 6/6/2013

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I've got a psoriasis on my scalp and in my ears and behind i was prescribed a cream and have tried t gel shampoo but nothing is working?

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