dry patchy scalp. psoriasis?

Hello,
I have been noticing recently that I have very dry patchy places on my scalp that are kind of scaly. I've looked up the symptoms on the internet and it sounds as though it may be psoriasis. Could this be a side effect of medication? Or is it just another inflammatory thing that goes along with UC. I was on pred for about 2 years, ever since being dxed, so maybe it was just being held at bay all; that time...
anyway, anyones experience with this or with getting rid of it would be greatly appreciated!

I get small dry patches on the back/top of my scalp sometimes. I always thought it was my continuous wearing of a baseball cap. I have tried tea tree oil soap and it works better than head and shoulders. I noticed that it occurs mostly in the fall and winter. Someone told me a strong chammomile tea would help too but I have yet to try that.

Off topic: I'm glad to see someone else is reaping the benefits from kombucha tea. Is it the tea bag form or are you culturing the actual mushroom tea?

Ucwarrior- i brew the actual cultured tea, with the mushroom and all that, and buy synergy brand when im out of the house and craving some booch!

I did go and see a dermatologist a couple years ago when i had this issue before. she gave me some creams for my body and told me to use head and shoulders. If i remember correctly i got back on pred soon after that and then it went away...

winni- I have read alot about kombucha benefits/culture but I've never taken the step to brew my own. I have only used the tea bags from yogi but it smells like Fruity Pebbles and is DEE-LISH!

I heard its like carbonated tea with a slight zip at the aftertaste. Have you noticed any effects? Is it worth getting into?

Sorry about running your thread into booch land but I am curious...

UCwarrior- it tastes kinda vinegary. a lot of people don't like it, but once you develop a taste for it you are totally addicted. I drank it for years before I had UC and still drink it now. I love it and it is super easy and cheap to brew yourself. As far as effects go... my roommates all swear its the best hangover cure and they all dip into my tea after a night of drinking. I have noticed both before UC and now that it will help my tummy feel better but it sure does not "cure" anything or even put me in remission as if it did i wouldnt have spent the last two years flaring! But I definetly reccommend it.

I tried putting apple cider vinegar on my scalp last nite, and it seems to be working, so i will keep that up and hopefully all will be good. I guess i am hesitant to get on any more meds, especially steroids even if they are topical...