Xamiol Gel, which contains calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate, has came out as an effective once-daily treatment gel for treating flaking, itching, and soreness caused by scalp psoriasis.
This gel, available on prescription, can considerably improve the quality of life of patients who have been finding it hard to fight against scalp psoriasis.
Dr Girish Gupta, Consultant Dermatologist from Monklands Hospital, Lanarkshire remarked that Xamiol gel is easy for people to use and is a good form of treatment for fighting against an embarrassing scalp condition.
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“The Psoriasis Association welcomes the introduction of new therapies such as Xamiol that can improve the quality of life of patients and expand the treatment options for this frustrating and traditionally difficult to treat condition”, commented Helen McAteer, Information Officer for the Psoriasis Association.
Dr Girish Gupta, Consultant Dermatologist from Monklands Hospital, Lanarkshire added, “the gel formulation makes it easy for people to use; very often they may stop treatment if it is messy or makes the hair look greasy or smell unpleasant. An effective new treatment will be welcomed by sufferers of this uncomfortable and often embarrassing scalp condition.”
Psoriasis affects 1.2 million people in the UK and up to 80% of these will have scalp psoriasis. Thick skin scales, itching and redness may develop across the scalp, around the hairline, forehead, neck and behind the ears. Being such a visible condition, scalp psoriasis impacts on quality of life - sufferers feel self-conscious, may avoid social situations and can feel isolated and depressed.
“Apart from the itchiness and discomfort, the worst thing about scalp psoriasis is how visible it is - people stare at you, and they mistakenly think that the psoriasis is contagious” said Sally McCulloch, aged 51 from London. “I feel so self-conscious with redness across the top of my forehead and thick, white, scaly skin across my scalp. It’s reassuring to have new treatments, especially if they’re easy to use, and won’t leave me with greasy, lank hair.”
The unique gel combination is manufactured by LEO Pharma and is available on prescription for the topical treatment of scalp psoriasis in adults. It is applied to affected areas of the scalp once-daily for four weeks. After this period, repeated treatment can be initiated under medical supervision.
The Xamiol Gel is expected to provide quite a relief to all those who have been suffering from scalp psoriasis. This gel combines the effects of a steroid to minimize inflammation and a Vitamin-D like ingredient for helping in normalizing the speed at which skin cells are produced in the body.
