SCALP PROBLEMS
Explore our guides to scalp conditions including scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis with tips and advice from our experts.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Scalp psoriasis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is essentially a more intense or extreme form of dandruff.
It’s a skin disorder that affects areas of the body where sebum – the natural oil produced by your skin cells – is produced, including:
the scalp
face
upper torso
It’s caused by the same factors that cause dandruff, responding with more extreme symptoms of flaky, itchy or redskin.
More about seborrheic dermatitis
Scalp psoriasis
Psoriasis is a somewhat rare genetic condition causing dry, scaly skin that affects just 3% of people around the world.
Like dandruff, it causes an accelerated shedding of skin cells – usually grey or silver flaky patches on the skin, which are red and irritated underneath.
The areas affected by psoriasis can include:
elbows
knees
navel
palms
groin
scalp
face
upper torso
Psoriasis has a genetic link, and tends to run in families – about 30% of people with a close relative who has psoriasis develop the condition.
