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Is this seborrheic dermatitis (scalp), if not what could it be?
I recently tried to cut my hair but since my scalp was so damaged I ended up shaving it. Find out that my scalp has some type of condition. I'm guessing seborrheic dermatitis but not completely sure. Here is a picture of my scalp, view at disgression.
http://i49.tinypic.com/2qiog9j.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2qiog9j.jpg
Why don't you just find out real quick by this simple test.
They have polyester filling they sell in stores for pillow making and other padding purposes. Get some, or cut small hole in your pillow "almost always 100% polyester" and place a nice big ball of it in the crease of your elbow, where they stick people with needles, and close your arm making your hand be against your shoulder. The tighter it is the more reaction. If you are allergic to poly then with-in mere minutes you will react at point of the contact. First reaction should be redness and then it will feel warm to touch. For me being very allergic, it gets hot like it is on fire. For you less I guess.
Next or instead you will show red spots. And most likely in either case you will likely feel intense itching. I am guessing 20 minutes should be plenty. Oops, I made a mistake here. I am very allergic and that is enough time for me for I react quickly. But allergic contact dermatitis is defined as a delayed allergic reaction. They say 2-3 hours or more. So do this for 30 minutes, and wait. Later you will react if allergic.
This is a fast way to find out. And eliminate the allergy first for it is the easiest thing to rule out quickly.
The best way to diagnose is to rule out the things it could be that are very quick to do.
They have polyester filling they sell in stores for pillow making and other padding purposes. Get some, or cut small hole in your pillow "almost always 100% polyester" and place a nice big ball of it in the crease of your elbow, where they stick people with needles, and close your arm making your hand be against your shoulder. The tighter it is the more reaction. If you are allergic to poly then with-in mere minutes you will react at point of the contact. First reaction should be redness and then it will feel warm to touch. For me being very allergic, it gets hot like it is on fire. For you less I guess.
Next or instead you will show red spots. And most likely in either case you will likely feel intense itching. I am guessing 20 minutes should be plenty. Oops, I made a mistake here. I am very allergic and that is enough time for me for I react quickly. But allergic contact dermatitis is defined as a delayed allergic reaction. They say 2-3 hours or more. So do this for 30 minutes, and wait. Later you will react if allergic.
This is a fast way to find out. And eliminate the allergy first for it is the easiest thing to rule out quickly.
The best way to diagnose is to rule out the things it could be that are very quick to do.
Here is an updated picture of the condition, only three days later.
http://i46.tinypic.com/28klp3p.jpg
A heavy regiment of using Demorex, Rinse, Alcohol, Rise, Hair Shampoo and conditioner once a day with vasline as a lubricant during the day shows vast improvement.
http://i46.tinypic.com/28klp3p.jpg
A heavy regiment of using Demorex, Rinse, Alcohol, Rise, Hair Shampoo and conditioner once a day with vasline as a lubricant during the day shows vast improvement.
Simpleman74, my photo gave a false impression, and yes I did look at the photo many times. The condition wasn't to that severe of a description. None of the less I'll still take my guess and say it was Seborrheic dermatitis but it is vastly improving now.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It is good that you are showing signs of improvement. Please be patient with the condition as it may take a few days or even longer to heal. If the symptoms persist then you can use shampoos with ketoconazole or selenium. Very severe cases may require steroids.
I sincerely hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.
It is good that you are showing signs of improvement. Please be patient with the condition as it may take a few days or even longer to heal. If the symptoms persist then you can use shampoos with ketoconazole or selenium. Very severe cases may require steroids.
I sincerely hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.
Well if you know another condition that turns a colored mans skin to a white mans color, than cool. I bet you didn't look at that picture huh?
I saw it when you posted it earlier, I don't think that is, my applications of Demorex is showing improvements. The condition is receeding from what I see so thats good.
Here is a pic of what you have. You need to go here. Copy and paste it.
http://www.dermnet.com/Allergic-Contact-Dermatitis/picture/2194
http://www.dermnet.com/Allergic-Contact-Dermatitis/picture/2194
Thank you for the lengthy and informative reply. I'll try the alcohol thing now
Here is a picture on a leg of what you have on your head and the man is colored like you, while the affected area is like a white man. What else does that.
From a reputable site. It is called Allergic contact dermatitis. Like I said allergic react. And forget about cradle cap. The doctors on here are numb. I check their responses for hours on this same issue but on the scrotum and they are all wrong. Every one of them.
http://www.dermnet.com/Allergic-Contact-Dermatitis/picture/2194
From a reputable site. It is called Allergic contact dermatitis. Like I said allergic react. And forget about cradle cap. The doctors on here are numb. I check their responses for hours on this same issue but on the scrotum and they are all wrong. Every one of them.
http://www.dermnet.com/Allergic-Contact-Dermatitis/picture/2194
There is a condition Pardon me for forgetting the name of it, where your hair will turn gray in spots, sometimes very small sots, and then fall out from those spots only.
Later the hair grows back, and this never happens again. It can accompany Other conditions. Notice the light spots about the size of a bb for a bb gun. And see that they are lighter than the rest cause they have no 5 oclock shadow so to speak. There is no hair there at all. This also can happen in facial hair. Nothing can be done about this part of your condition.
And the doctor may be right about the craddle cap. It can come back as an adult. Cradle cap is very common. If a baby's scalp has flaky, dry skin that looks like dandruff, or even thick, oily, yellowish or brown scaling or crusting patches, it's most likely cradle cap.
Cradle cap isn't cute, but it's harmless. Most often it shows up in the first few months of life, and it usually clears up on its own in about six to 12 months — although some babies have it for several years.
You might notice the same condition around your ears or eyebrows, or even in armpits and other creases. When it's not on your scalp, it's called seborrheic dermatitis.
What causes cradle cap?
They don't know. Some experts believe that the hormones a baby receives from his mother at the end of pregnancy overstimulate the baby's seborrheic (oil-producing) glands, resulting in cradle cap. But there's no consensus on the cause.
keep your head shaved for a while and in the shower wash your head with 90% rubbing alcohol to kill anything that may have gotten into your scalp while it was dry and broken. And soon as your dry off, apply some good lotion. 'Aveeno with the green cap" fragrance free. This is the best healing lotion on the market besides Lac-hydrin, which has it's downfalls because it is mostly ammonium lactic acid mostly.
And can make you allergic to the sun "photo sensitive" when in the sun with it on.
I personally think this dry itchy scalp was caused by you wearing a cap all the time.
Even cotton caps have polyester in the threads. The rim of the hat makes your whole head react. Polyester tight to the skin like the rim of your cap is, can cause reaction to its synthetic properties and maybe even be what makes the hair fall out in spots.
If you must wear your cap in public while your hair grows back, then put duct tape carefully around the inside of the brim, over the threads. And the tag leftover after you cut it off.
Later the hair grows back, and this never happens again. It can accompany Other conditions. Notice the light spots about the size of a bb for a bb gun. And see that they are lighter than the rest cause they have no 5 oclock shadow so to speak. There is no hair there at all. This also can happen in facial hair. Nothing can be done about this part of your condition.
And the doctor may be right about the craddle cap. It can come back as an adult. Cradle cap is very common. If a baby's scalp has flaky, dry skin that looks like dandruff, or even thick, oily, yellowish or brown scaling or crusting patches, it's most likely cradle cap.
Cradle cap isn't cute, but it's harmless. Most often it shows up in the first few months of life, and it usually clears up on its own in about six to 12 months — although some babies have it for several years.
You might notice the same condition around your ears or eyebrows, or even in armpits and other creases. When it's not on your scalp, it's called seborrheic dermatitis.
What causes cradle cap?
They don't know. Some experts believe that the hormones a baby receives from his mother at the end of pregnancy overstimulate the baby's seborrheic (oil-producing) glands, resulting in cradle cap. But there's no consensus on the cause.
keep your head shaved for a while and in the shower wash your head with 90% rubbing alcohol to kill anything that may have gotten into your scalp while it was dry and broken. And soon as your dry off, apply some good lotion. 'Aveeno with the green cap" fragrance free. This is the best healing lotion on the market besides Lac-hydrin, which has it's downfalls because it is mostly ammonium lactic acid mostly.
And can make you allergic to the sun "photo sensitive" when in the sun with it on.
I personally think this dry itchy scalp was caused by you wearing a cap all the time.
Even cotton caps have polyester in the threads. The rim of the hat makes your whole head react. Polyester tight to the skin like the rim of your cap is, can cause reaction to its synthetic properties and maybe even be what makes the hair fall out in spots.
If you must wear your cap in public while your hair grows back, then put duct tape carefully around the inside of the brim, over the threads. And the tag leftover after you cut it off.
Thank you, I started using Demorex Extra Strength (3% Salicylic Acid) yesterday and just finished my second "treatment" if you will. In your opinion do you think it would be faster for this to heal or for the hair to grow to the point where you can't notice it? (Like before I shaved). Thank you again
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
From the picture it looks like seborrheic dermatitis or adult cradle cap. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.
If the symptoms persist, then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist.
Hope it helps. Take care and do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Warm regards.
From the picture it looks like seborrheic dermatitis or adult cradle cap. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.
If the symptoms persist, then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist.
Hope it helps. Take care and do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Warm regards.
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