How to distinguish seborrheic dermatitis from psoriasis?
I am 30 years old for some time I have recurring red itchy spots on my chest, could it be seborrheic dermatitis or maybe psoriasis? How do you tell the difference between these two conditions? ~ Marek
It will be most advantageous to see a dermatologist. Usually, changes located on the chest in the course of these diseases do not cause diagnostic difficulties for the dermatologist. These diseases may have a similar clinical picture in the case of localization of changes in the scalp. If the changes are erythematous, the probable diagnosis is seborrheic dermatitis. The location also speaks for it. Psoriatic lesions are usually located in other areas of the skin (elbows, knees, lumbar region, scalp) and usually more numerous. Therefore, please visit a dermatologist to make a diagnosis and treatment.
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Skin problems require the use of appropriate cosmetics. Examples of such products are the Seborh seborrheic dermatitis cosmetics kit, the Atopos hair and scalp treatment with symptoms of AD and psoriasis, and Psorisel night emulsion for psoriasis.
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