SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS OF THE SCALP

What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?

Seborrheic dermatitis is the most common form of dermatitis on the scalp. This rash affects mainly adults, however, in some cases it can also occur in childhood. Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is a disorder of the maturation and desquamation of the stratum corneum and should be considered as a true minor skin pathological condition.

What are the causes of seborrheic dermatitis?

The causes of seborrheic dermatitis vary from person to person, but are mainly linked to:

genetic predisposition
environmental factors (stress and seasonality)

What does seborrheic dermatitis look like?

Seborrheic dermatitis looks different depending on where it appears

on the scalp: dandruff or small scaling plaques
on the hairline: redness and scaling

Dandruff as a symptom can often mean seborrheic dermatitis is misdiagnosed as simply that. However, dandruff – the flaking of the scalp into small white lamellae – is often caused by external factors such as:

Use of harsh shampoo
Inadequate rinsing
Over-washing
Scratching the scalp during washing
Hair cosmetics (lotions, rubs)
Hair salon treatments (dying, styling, etc.)
Excessive hot air drying

In these cases it is sufficient to remove the causes and the dandruff disappears.
Seborrheic Dermatitis, on the other hand, worsens if subjected to the external factors mentioned above and, unlike simple Dandruff, does not heal by eliminating it.
Seborrheic Dermatitis is noticed by the presence of Dandruff on the hair or clothes, i.e. silvery flakes that have detached from the scalp.
Usually, but not necessarily, the subject feels itchy and is driven to scratch.
In bald subjects and in the most severe forms, adherent plaques composed of yellowish scales can be seen. In addition to scaling with silver or yellowish gray lamellae, Seborrheic Dermatitis is characterized by scalp redness and itching.

What to do in case of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Head?

In the case of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the head, specific treatments should be carried out according to the complexity of the problem, which is why a dermatological consultation is a priority.

As a cosmetic adjuvant to soothe skin manifestations related to Seborrheic Dermatitis on the scalp:

Apply 2S Cream in the evening by massaging it into the scalp. This cream is composed of salicylic acid and colloidal sulphur.
Use Dermictiol Shampoo to wash without massaging or rubbing the scalp, massage only into the hair and rinse.

Dermictiol Shampoo is a shampoo with a mild, non-foaming cleansing system and therefore quick and complete rinsing and medicated with ichthyol sulphonate. Ichthyol Sulfonate is a natural compound with anti-reddening action.