Our guides contain plenty of expert tips and advice for managing scalp problems, including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis Scalp psoriasis
Seborrheic dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is nothing more than an intense and extreme form of dandruff.
It is a skin condition affecting areas of the body where sebum, a natural lipid film, is produced by epidermal cells. These areas include:
- the scalp
- the face
- the upper torso
The factors involved are the same as in the appearance of dandruff, but the symptoms are more severe in terms of flaking, redness, or itching.
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Scalp psoriasis Psoriasis is a relatively rare genetic disease (affecting only 3% of the world's population) characterized by dry and scaly skin.
Like dandruff, it accelerates desquamation by producing plaques, usually grey or silvery on the surface and red and irritated underneath.
Areas affected by psoriasis include:
- elbows
- knees
- navel
- palms
- groin
- scalp
- face
- upper chest
There is a genetic predisposition to psoriasis. Approximately 30% of people with a close relative affected by this condition develop it themselves.
Scalp psoriasis: tips and advice
