Apply corticosteroid lotions and use medicated shampoos.
In severe cases, oral medications may be necessary.
Learn to manage stress, as it often worsens symptoms.
Pityriasis: dry, scaly patches.
The less common pityriasis rosea can also affect the scalp. It appears as a large, dry patch followed by several smaller ones.
How to relieve the pain?
Moisturize with soothing lotions.
