Is a Wig the Answer to Your Scalp Psoriasis?

Scalp psoriasis causes scaling, redness, itching, and complete misery at times. People that suffer from repeated bouts of psoriasis on their scalp or have a severe case that will not go away may feel helpless and as if they have tried everything. A wig is something that many people do not think of as a psoriasis solution, but it could help psoriasis sufferers in a variety of ways.

Numerous high-quality wigs are available from stylists and wigmakers today. The beauty of the designs, along with their popularity with Hollywood stars and social media personalities, makes them much more desirable than ever before. People with scalp psoriasis may discover they can finally have some relief and freedom when they purchase a wig.

Cover Your Embarrassment

Psoriasis often causes hair loss and visible redness and plaques. Hair loss can take place as a side effect to the medication for psoriasis or due to the constant need to scratch. A wig can cover the bald spots or hide visible psoriasis scales that the thinning hair no longer camouflages. The recovered confidence enables people to return to the social life they once enjoyed.

Easier for Treatment

Hair can get in the way of the products used to treat severe scalp psoriasis. Sometimes the best solution is to shave the head to make it easier for the products to reach the affected areas. A shaved head also makes it possible to get sunlight on the scalp, and sunlight has proven to be an effective treatment for psoriasis for many people.

Wigs allow people to still have beautiful, stylish hair even after they shave their head. Shampoos and topical solutions can reach the scalp for a more effective result. A few minutes outside each morning with a bare head will allow the UV rays of the sun to reach the skin and reduce the inflammation and scaling. The wig slips on quickly afterward for work or running errands.

Reduce Hair Appointments

A wig enables people to take a break from their normal routine while still looking their best. Many patients try to avoid hair stylists when their scalps have scales and plaques. The embarrassment of the reddened, inflamed scalp, the discomfort of products on the scalp and the irritation of someone touching the itchy, tender skin can make the visits unbearable.

Exposure to chemicals to straighten or curl hair or the use of hair dyes can exacerbate psoriasis. A break from all the chemicals and the stress on the scalp from the styling could be necessary when the condition is at its worst. You can look perfectly groomed with a wig even when hair appointments are off limits.

Speed the Healing

Not scratching is the simplest way to heal the skin faster during a flare-up or to prevent hair loss when the psoriasis is on the scalp. The healing process slows when people scratch the irritated skin and constant scratching can pull out the hair and increase the risk of a secondary skin infection.

A wig stops mindless scratching because it is a barrier to the scalp. The hair piece cannot stop the itching, but it gives people the opportunity to think about what they are doing. It is a good reminder for the patient to keep their hands away as much as possible.

The use of a wig may not be a cure for psoriasis sufferers, but it can help with many of the common problems associated with the condition. At Élite Designer Wigs & Hair Extensions, we can help you to find the style and wig type that works perfectly for your look and for your comfort. Contact us to learn more about the wigs we offer or to schedule a tour.