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Can you have both psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis?
Psoriasis patches sometimes feel sore or tender, but seborrheic dermatitis doesn’t. It’s possible to have both scalp conditions at the same time.
Should I be worried if I have seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis causes no serious harm to the body, including the hair. It appears as red, dry, flaky, itchy skin on the scalp and other parts of the body and is common but not contagious. Its presence doesn’t mean the skin is unclean or infected.
What does seborrheic dermatitis look like?
Seborrheic dermatitis signs and symptoms may include: Skin flakes (dandruff) on your scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache. Patches of greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales or crust on the scalp, face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, chest, armpits, groin area or under the breasts.
Is seborrheic dermatitis an autoimmune disorder?
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is caused by an autoimmune response or allergy, and it is not contagious. It is also not curable but can be managed with treatment. Treatment of SD is not always necessary, as symptoms can clear up naturally.
How to treat seborrheic dermatitis naturally at home?
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is the fleshy perennial plant which is found effective home remedy on how to treat seborrheic dermatitis.
What causes seborrheic dermatitis flare ups?
Although the cause is unknown, several contributing factors may play a role in developing seborrheic dermatitis: abnormality of the oil glands and hair follicles, a yeast fungus with bacteria growing in the sebum, production of certain hormones, stress, change of seasons (outbreaks seem worse in winter) and fatigue.
How to treat seborrheic dermatitis on your face?
Topical Corticosteroids. They are considered the best seborrheic dermatitis face treatment because of their vasoconstrictive,antipruritic,and anti-inflammatory properties.