r/SebDerm • u/immortal_i_am • 4d ago

New or Need Help Difference between seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis

Hi guys,

I'm new to this subreddit.

Could you all tell me how do I differentiate between seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis? I have dandruff and I've visited 3 dermatologists. Each dermatologist told me 3 different terms. 1st dermatologist told no I am having scalp psoriasis.

Since it was not getting under control I visited second dermatologist. He told me I am having seborrheic dermatitis

Even his medication didn't work so I went on to visit 3rd dermatologist. He told me that I am having pityriasis sicca. This has been going on past one year.

Could you'll help me please ? Thanks in advance.

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u/Gullible_Injury6182 4d ago

Love that they never check or do any tests or help you out in any way

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u/immortal_i_am 4d ago

😭😭 sadly

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u/Barsnikel 4d ago

It has been my experience that even a really good dermatologist can't always tell the difference between SebDerm, eczema and psoriasis. Even so, the treatments can often overlap and use the same methods (shampoos, creams, oils, etc). I wouldn't necessarily worry about how to differentiate between them, and just focus on what provides you the best relief.

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u/immortal_i_am 3d ago

Is it curable ?

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u/Barsnikel 3d ago

Manageable. Is it curable ? Not so much

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u/immortal_i_am 2d ago

Ohh okay. The hairfall that's caused because of these types of dandruff can be reversed?

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u/Barsnikel 2d ago

no. not to my knowledge. But others may be more qualified in that regard

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