How could psoriasis develop after brain surgery?
What you experienced is likely related to something called the Koebner phenomenon. This occurs when new psoriasis lesions develop at sites where your skin has been injured or traumatized, including surgical incisions.
A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared a similar experience: "I Show Full Answer
How could psoriasis develop after brain surgery?
What you experienced is likely related to something called the Koebner phenomenon. This occurs when new psoriasis lesions develop at sites where your skin has been injured or traumatized, including surgical incisions.
A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared a similar experience: "I have the Koebner phenomenon associated with my psoriasis. The first place attacked was my brain surgery scar."
When your skin is damaged during surgery, it can trigger your immune system to mistakenly attack skin cells in that area. This causes skin cells to build up too quickly and form the scales and plaques characteristic of psoriasis.
The stress from surgery and recovery may have also played a role. Stress is a known trigger for psoriasis flares and can even cause psoriasis to appear for the first time in people who are genetically predisposed to it. Managing your scalp psoriasis
The good news is that scalp psoriasis is treatable. Treatment options include:
- Topical medications applied to the skin
- Medicated shampoos
- Scale softeners
- Light treatments
- Oral medications
- Injections
Finding the right treatment can take time since scalp psoriasis can be challenging to treat under hair. It's important to work with your dermatologist to find what works best for you.
Be aware that scratching can worsen inflammation and potentially cause hair breakage, so managing the itch is an important part of treatment.
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