Scabs on the Head: Causes and Symptoms

Seborrheic is perhaps one of the most common causes of scabs on the head. In fact, this form of dermatitis is a skin disease that tends to manifest itself mainly (although not exclusively) in the scalp with the formation of scales and crusts. The crusts on the head that form in the presence of this skin pathology are greasy and yellow in color and represent the consequence of irritation and peeling of the skin.

The appearance of seborrheic dermatitis, therefore of the scabs on the head mentioned above, is mainly attributable to the presence of a fungus: the Malassezia furfur. However, there are many risk factors that can favor the onset of the disease.

Associated Symptoms

When scabs on the head are caused by seborrheic dermatitis, the patient generally also complains of other symptoms such as redness, itching and dandruff. Often, patients with seborrheic dermatitis also have folliculitis and erythema. Furthermore, please note that in some cases, this form of dermatitis can favor the appearance of alopecia.

Treatment

The treatment of seborrheic dermatitis - therefore the treatment to be carried out to eliminate the unsightly crusts on the head caused by it - usually consists in the use of specific products based on substances with antiseborrheic and antifungal action, such as, for example, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulphide and ketoconazole In severe cases, the doctor may also decide to prescribe topical corticosteroid drugs.