How to distinguish seborrheic dermatitis from scalp psoriasis

Seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis can be distinguished from the etiology, symptoms, affected population and other aspects.

1,

the exact etiology of seborrheic dermatitis has not been determined, considering the reasons related to age, gender, etc.; the mechanism of scalp psoriasis has not been clarified, generally and genetic, infection, endocrine and other factors.

2, symptoms Seborrheic

dermatitis including inflammatory and non-inflammatory, inflammatory to local erythema, adhesion greasy dandruff as the main symptoms, but also can be accompanied by mild itching, severe symptoms can appear greasy yellow or brown crusts, accompanied by erosion and sebum decomposition odor and other manifestations; non-inflammatory to comb hair when a large number of gray dandruff as the main performance. Scalp psoriasis is mainly characterized by silvery scales, papules, erythema, etc. on the scalp, and some patients may be accompanied by punctate bleeding at the skin lesions.

3.

Seborrheic dermatitis is good for newborns and adults aged 30-60; scalp psoriasis is good for children.