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Treat Stubborn Dandruff and Scalp Psoriasis with Betacap

Plaque psoriasis of the scalp is the most prevalent out of all the hard to treat body area psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis accounts for 42% of all hard to treat psoriasis cases.

Dandruff (also called seborrhea) is the formation of flakes of dry skin on your scalp and is relatively a less serious problem. On the other hand, scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. In sufferers with Psoriasis, their own antibodies mistakenly attack healthy tissues. This attack increases the formation of new skin cells, creates abnormal and unhealthy skin that collects in flaky and dry patches on the body, including within the scalp.

Betacap scalp solution

Betacap scalp application is used for treating different inflammatory skin problems of the scalp such as psoriasis and stubborn dandruff. The solution is suitable for adults of all ages and children over the age of one year.

Betacap shampoo is not designated to treat alopecia (formation of small patches on your head due to hair loss) and promote hair growth. So, you should only apply Betacap scalp solution on affected areas twice a day to ease inflammation and soothe the symptoms as prescribed by a doctor.

How does Betacap work?

When your skin becomes irritated, the immune system starts to release different chemicals that make your surrounding blood vessels dilate. As a result, the affected area becomes inflamed, itchy, red, and painful.

When Betacap is applied to the affected area, it absorbs into your skin cells and inhibits the release of chemicals that cause inflammation.

Betacap solution contains the active ingredient betamethasone valerate. This is a topical steroid (corticosteroid). Research has revealed that steroids such as betamethasone valerate are effective in reducing inflammation. Betamethasone is prescribed by doctors to treat inflammatory skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema. Betacap is for external use only (should only be used outside the body).

Warning and precautions
  • Keep away from eyes during use.
  • It is highly flammable, do not use near naked flame or fire.
  • Allow the treated scalp to dry naturally.
  • Continuous long-terms tropical application of steroids must be avoided where possible, especially in infants and children.

Possible complications associated with the tropical use of steroids in scalp psoriasis include the development of tolerance and systemic or local toxicity due to impaired barrier function of your skin. So, if it is used to treat psoriasis, careful supervision of the patient is required.

Visual disturbance is reported with topical and systemic use of corticosteroids. If you observe symptoms such as visual disturbance or blurred vision then immediately contact your doctor.

Pregnant and lactating mothers should avoid the use of corticosteroids. Research has suggests that topical administration of steroids in pregnant animals may cause abnormalities of foetal development and intrauterine growth restriction.

Take away

Betacap scalp solution is a good treatment option for stubborn dandruff and inflammatory scalp issues such as psoriasis. You can get Betacap products online, use them carefully and avoid their contact with the eyes to prevent side effects.

Buy betacap online

You can easily buy several Betacap products such as shampoo, solution, and lotion online. It is available here.

References

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/scalp-psoriasis-treatment

https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/dandruff-or-psoriasis#prevention

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3750/smpc#gref

Egeberg, A., See, K., Garrelts, A. et al. Epidemiology of psoriasis in hard-to-treat body locations: data from the Danish skin cohort. BMC Dermatol 20, 3 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12895-020-00099-7

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