Itchy scalp, forehead, ears and knuckles. Hair loss. High blood pressure. Cause?
Patient: Hi I have a Ichy scalp, forehead, ears and brows! The scalp is not lice! I have a acute rash on forehead and brows! Ears are just itchy with slight redness! Accompany with all of that my forearm(very hairy) itch along with it! My knuckles seam to have a slight rash as well! O and if I put water in my hair it itches more! I have not researched it too much but I kinda worried here because I'm kinda losing a lil bit of my hair on head and brow. All of this goes away but comes back mainly when my skin is dry and my blood pressure is high! Doctor: Hi, It seems that you are having seborrhiec dermatitis.Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common, harmless, scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas.Seborrhoeic dermatitis is common within the eyebrows, on the edges of the eyelids (blepharitis), inside and behind the ears and in the creases beside the nose. It can result in pale pink round or ring shaped patches on the hairline.Seborrhoeic dermatitis is believed to be an inflammatory reaction related to a proliferation of a normal skin inhabitant, a yeast called Malassezia (formerly known as Pityrosporum ovale)Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults may be very persistent. However, it can generally be kept under control with regular use of antifungal agents and intermittent applications of topical steroids.Medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole, ciclopirox, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid, used twice weekly for at least a month and if necessary, indefinitely.Steroid scalp applications reduce itching, and should be applied daily for a few days every so often.Hydrocortisone cream can also be used, applied up to twice daily for 1 or 2 weeks. Occasionally a more potent topical steroid may be prescribed.Topical calcineurin inhibitors such as pimecrolimus cream or tacrolimus ointment may also be useful.Avoid stress and worries.Avoid oily food.Take proper sleep.I hope you may be benefitted., Still, you consult dermatologist.Regards,Dr. Ilyas Patel MD