Skin conditions such as psoriasis can be exhausting and crippling. Especially as flare ups become more prominent over the colder months.

Winter psoriasis usually starts on the elbows and scalp, in circular areas of red and darker skin. They tend to be covered with a white hard layer of skin sometimes looking scaly and can be quite dense and coarse. They can crack and bleed and leave itchy sore like areas over the skin.

If you’re suffering from psoriasis, you’re not alone.

Approximately, two percent of the population suffers from the condition. The cause of psoriasis is unknown, whilst it commonly appears between the ages of ten and thirty and the condition is usually (not always) triggered by stress, skin damage, illness and bacterial infections.

Why does my scalp psoriasis get worse during winter?

Whilst stress and low immune systems are a common cause of flare ups, a change in weather can also bring discomfort. Low levels of exposure to the sunlight’s ultraviolet rays are known to worsen the symptoms of psoriasis. In winter, the shorter days mean less ultraviolet light for our scalps – combined with our need for the comfort of a cosy hat, sheltering our scalps further from the sunlight.

Consider the environment we keep indoors, the colder damp day give way to us popping on the central heating during autumn and winter months - before you know it your summer routine is no longer working its magic.

Can Olsson Haircare help those with scalp psoriasis?

Ditching the itch with scalp psoriasis isn’t easy. At Olsson Haircare we have formulated a range of products with sensitivities such as psoriasis in mind. Our psoriasis friendly shampoo, has been know to help many who suffer from psoriasis. Labelled as "unlikley to cause a reaction" our Allergy UK approval is a testament to our dedication to helping those with sensitivities like scalp psoriasis.

“I suffer from psoriasis and Olsson Haircare brings a sense of normality to my routine – I no longer worry about the ‘itch, to itch’ post shampoo!” Jessica Barnes.

Trying new products to help alleviate psoriasis is exciting and scary at the same time.

At Olsson Haircare we offer a patch test for our shampoo and conditioner because we fully understand the disappointment of spending money on a product for it not to suit you.

Formulated with sensitive types in mind, Olsson Haircare is no compromise, high-performance haircare range known to help those suffering from Psoriasis. Perfect if you find beauty products tend to make you itch, cause redness or trigger allergic reactions.