Generation X, or Gen X, is the demographic cohort following the baby boomers. There are no precise dates for when this cohort starts or ends; demographers and researchers typically use starting birth years ranging from the early-to-mid 1960s and ending birth years ranging from the late 1970s to early 1980s.
Causes of Scalp Psoriasis. Like other forms of psoriasis, scalp psoriasis occurs when your body's immune system misidentifies the skin as being foreign. Under normal circumstances, the body makes white blood cells, called T-cells, which should only attack invaders such as viruses, bacteria or fungi.
1 Turn on the humidifier when it's dry. 2  Avoid medications that cause flare-ups. 3  Let your doctor know about all the medications you take, even over-the-counter ones. 4  Ask if they could affect your psoriasis. If you have psoriasis on your scalp, rub your topical treatments -- such as tar shampoos -- into your scalp. 2  Regular bathing with soothing products, such as tar solutions, may bring relief, too. 3  Avoid dry, cold weather. 4  Climate can have a big effect on psoriasis. 5  For many people, cold, dry weather makes symptoms worse.