Health Boards
Fri-20-02-2015, 15:03 PM
Hi Annette and welcome!
This was a concern of mine as well. As you know, dyes (especially those that lighten) can be harsh on the hair and scalp. I had really bad scalp psoriasis and was afraid to use any color. I finally couldn't stand it anymore so I went with a mild hair color (by mild I mean I went with a temporary instead of permanent, one that the ingredients listed did not sound too daunting) and was careful not to rub it in my scalp. I had no issues. I would refrain from any dyes containing peroxide during a flair and make sure to condition hair well afterwards. You also might try to call around to hair salons and ask if anyone has experience with treating hair for someone with psoriasis. Also, if you color at home and are sensitive to colors or want to see how your skin reacts, do a small test area.
If you search around the internet, henna is indeed recommended, but I've never used henna and my hair is (or at least was!) naturally blonde so henna wouldn't work well for me.
Kat
This was a concern of mine as well. As you know, dyes (especially those that lighten) can be harsh on the hair and scalp. I had really bad scalp psoriasis and was afraid to use any color. I finally couldn't stand it anymore so I went with a mild hair color (by mild I mean I went with a temporary instead of permanent, one that the ingredients listed did not sound too daunting) and was careful not to rub it in my scalp. I had no issues. I would refrain from any dyes containing peroxide during a flair and make sure to condition hair well afterwards. You also might try to call around to hair salons and ask if anyone has experience with treating hair for someone with psoriasis. Also, if you color at home and are sensitive to colors or want to see how your skin reacts, do a small test area.
If you search around the internet, henna is indeed recommended, but I've never used henna and my hair is (or at least was!) naturally blonde so henna wouldn't work well for me.
Kat