Experience in treating recalcitrant scalp psoriasis with automated shampooing and debridement

We report the cumulative clinical experience and financial implications of treating severe scalp psoriasis in an outpatient phototherapy center by mea ns of an automated scalp debridement unit. Benefits of this approach includ ed increased patient and staff satisfaction, enhanced response of recalcitr ant scalp psoriasis, and detection of scalp dermatoses mimicking psoriasis.