Anyone know difference between Seborrheic dermatitis and Psoriasis?

Question

I have itchy flakey and red patches on scalp and face and not sure of best treatment as my skin is so sensitive......thanks and Happy New Year!

Answer 1

First thing to do is to talk to your doctor.

If he says you have psoriasis, he will prescribe some creams for you to use. I think I must have tried them all over the years, with little effect. For years my only respite was during the summer when I could get a tan.

However, I recently heard the the Dead Sea is the place to go as the salt in the sea is supposed to work wonders. I wandered into my local health shop, and noticed that they sell Dead Sea Salt, so I bought some, washed with it for three days, and my condition improved immensely.

You will probably never completely get rid of it, but you can certainly keep it under control.

Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I had a 13 year history of psoriasis, though I was in good health otherwise. But these severe large, thick and scaly excoriated plaques on my neck, ears, trunk and limbs ruined the way I was leading my life. I would be with red, inflamed itchy skin for most part of the year and these silvery scales would seem to be erupting without any reason. To make matters worse, blisters would appear over already red and itching skin. It was living hell.

I was treated with various options but nothing seemed to be working. Some of the treatments that I underwent in this depressing period of 13 years included tar preparation, tropical steroids and anthralin. I was also given light therapy many times but everything I tried would give me temporary relief.

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Answer 4

Seboric glands are found on the head and psoriasis effects any part of the body.
Seboric dermatitis is little lumps due to the seboric duct being affected by an infection.
Psoriasis is gernerally layers of red scared skin due to stress or a reaction to medication or lotion or soap detergent for example.
To get the correct answer I suggest a visit to a dermatologist through your GP is the best course of action. Good luck and happy new year to you too.

Answer 5

Always best to ask a doctor. I have seborrhoeic dermatitis and it affects my scalp and parts of my face. It is under control now. My scalp started coming out in big lumpy white flakes which bled when picked. My doc gave me a cream to apply directly to this 'supersized dandruff' which got rid of them.Also a hydrating cream for my face. As a lifetime follow up I have to use Polytar shampoo 3 times a week. It is a coal tar product which has brought my condition under control.
Regarding psoriasis; I don't know much about it. Also-drinking lots of water hydrates my skin. I never used to drink enough as most of my fluids consisted of tea. That is ok but water is what our bodies need most of-about 7 litres a day apparently. Good luck.

Answer 6

RE: Anyone know difference between Seborrheic dermatitis and Psoriasis?
I have itchy flakey and red patches on scalp and face and not sure of best treatment as my skin is so sensitive......thanks and Happy New Year!

Answer 7

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Remember, this will not only treat the symptoms that you do see:
the red, inflamed itchy skin.
The silvery scales that seem to erupt for no reason.
The burning or bleeding that occurs around your joints.
The cracking, oozing and painful patches on your skin.
But it also treats the underlying cause of psoriasis - the part you don't see - the actual immune system deficiency that causes these itchy patches to appear and scale over.
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Answer 8

Yea psoriasis affects the extensor parts of the body,including the elbows.It looks red,not sure if it's itchy.Looks like you have seborrheic dermatitis,with that you get areas of itchy dry skin,which is not red and can form small horns.

Answer 9

Hey,
Psoriasis is not fun to have and the outbreaks can be unbearable, but there are things you can do to help alleviate the symptoms. Home remedies are a cheap and easy way to find relieve.


You can find some of the most popular home remedies available to treat your psoriasis on this site: http://psoriasis.toptips.org
Best

Answer 10

Sounds like Psoriasis, try Betnovate lotion on your scalp, and Dovobet Ointment for 2 weeks, then Silkis for 2 weeks, this has worked wonders for mine, and my skin is really sensetive. You can also put Cetavlex (an antiseptic) on every 2 or 3 days, and it stops the bits youve scratched from getting infected! Talk to your doctor though, he'll sort you out :-)