The invention relates to topical formulations in a form of a scalp lotion, a shampoo, a face cream or a body cream for treating or preventing psoriasis, seborrhea, cradle cap and dandruff or any combination thereof. The topical formulation comprises at least two root extracts or one extract and an active ingredient, and a cosmetic acceptable carrier. Trails on people suffering from psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis (including dandruff) of the scalp and face or body by applying the scalp lotion, shampoo, face cream or body cream shows effective results in comparison to previous formulation in the examined parameters.本發明有關用於治療或預防牛皮癬、皮脂溢出症、乳痂以及頭皮屑或其任一組合之呈頭皮乳液、洗髮精、面霜或身體乳霜形式之局部配方。該局部配方包含至少二種根萃取物或一種萃取物以及一活性成分,以及化妝品可接受之載劑。施用該頭皮乳液、洗髮精、面霜或身體乳霜在罹患牛皮癬或脂溢性皮膚炎(包括頭皮屑)之頭皮以及面部或身體之追蹤,與之前的配方相比,在檢驗的參數方面,顯示出有效的結果。