While similar to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis has more severe symptoms. The condition needs to be treated with a shampoo that relieves symptoms like scalp flakes and redness, and tackles the root cause to stop it from coming back
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS VS DANDRUFF
Much like dandruff, the cause of seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be a sensitivity to a naturally occurring microbe species, Malassezia globosa.
Both dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis affect the scalp and share common symptoms.
These include:
- flakes
- itching
- irritation
- redness
Seborrheic dermatitis shares certain symptoms with dandruff but is characterized by a number of more severe symptoms.
SYMPTOMS OF SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- severe flakes adhered to the scalp (also called “scaling”)
- yellowish flake scales that can be oily
- inflamed areas on the scalp
- symptoms occurring on other body areas, like the face, chest, or back
OTHER CAUSES OF SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
While sensitivity to Malassezia is the primary cause of seborrheic dermatitis, a combination of factors could make the condition worse.
These include:
- stress
- genetics
- cold, dry weather
- reaction to certain medicines
- side effect of some medical conditions
HOW TO TREAT SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
Luckily, seborrheic dermatitis is completely treatable and is not contagious.
It mainly affects the scalp, which means it’s easily treated with the correct antidandruff shampoo.
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