Scalp Psoriasis and Swollen Lymph Nodes

Hi Psoriasisjourney97 I hear you. I have a little scalp Psoriasis but I have it awful in both ears too, the ears is recent for me. Yep my glands swell up too around my neck but particularly the area just below my ears. I have a problem with my Lymphatic system too so its a bit difficult to tell what causes my glands to swell. The main reason though seems to point to infection which may not always be obvious especially as we cant see the areas very well. Are the glands sore and tender of just there and swollen ? I sort of know now if It is infection as the glands tend to get sore to touch, I didn't realise I even had an infection in one ear until crap started draining out and the glands around that ear were sore. The Psoriasis in my ears had piled up and looks like they got irritated and then infected, I now am extra vigilant re the way these permanent swollen glands feel to the touch. Hope you get answers and feel better very soon. Oh and I don' know if you have tried Otomize ear spray, it does help me somewhat with the awful itching in there.

Just reassure everyone who has scalp psoriasis and has found swollen lymph nodes in their neck. I found my first swollen lymph node in my neck 30 years ago. It was about the size of a large pea and the doctor said it was not any big deal and it was from my psoriasis. I now have two others and on the other side of my neck for the last few years. They have never amounted to anything and have not grown in size. I thought this might bring a little relief to people because it's been 30 years. It's a terrible disorder but I have lived a good life despite it. I do have a touch of psoriatic arthritis now but it's not debilitating and I still can do hikes and and am very active. I have had it since I was 13 years old.

Hi I'm 17 years old and I have scalp psoriasis which has started flaring up more frequently. I have been prescribed steroid creams which I have tried but have not done anything. I have started using a scalp massager to see if that has any improvement.Is there anything natural that you can suggest I try.

Hi Psoriasisjourney97, It's positive that your previous ultrasounds and blood work showed normal results but please consult with your doctor about the swollen lymph nodes to rule out anything serious.