A 59-year-old female asked:

Ihave been told i have psorissis on my scalp they said it would be itchy but not sore mine is pain ful and also causes headaches?

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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered

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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. There is something to completely control it.

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Dr. Emily Altmananswered

Dermatology 30 years experience

Psoriasis: Psoriasis can be sore, especially if there is a superimposed bacterial infection. Please see your dermatologist. You may need a bacterial culture done and some antibiotics in addition to psoriasis treatment.

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