It’s bizarre how you can be catfished by your own body, seriously. No need to wait on someone on the internet to catfish you because your body will always do it first. What does this mean? Well simply put, the body has a funny way of showing you that something might be wrong with it, the catfishing part comes in because you may think it’s one thing, but it ends up being something totally different. For example, a rash. If there is anything that will ever catfish you at least once in this lifetime, it’s going to be a rash. Sometimes you can never tell from first glance what that rash might actually be, especially on your scalp. It could be eczema, it could be dandruff, it could be psoriasis, or even a heat rash. Luckily, there are many signs for you to look for in order to help you get a better understanding of what it may be that you’re dealing with.
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Your Scalp Is Suffering, But Why?
Have you ever noticed that some days, your scalp is on fire? And no not literally, but are there some days where your scalp seems like it’s burning? It could be because your scalp is really hot, but why is it hot? Has your scalp been itching really badly so the only thing that’s bringing you relief is scratching it?
Well, the constant scratching may be why your scalp feels like it’s on fire. This is because your scalp is dry, which can lead to it being inflamed.
So why are you suffering from an itchy, dry scalp? Well, there are a few reasons why you could be dealing with this type of agony. One reason is that your hair may be dirty causing dandruff and flakes and you’re in need of a good wash, deep conditioning, and some moisture.
Another reason you may be struggling is because there’s a rash on your scalp. However, this rash could be something a little bit more complex than just dandruff or a heat rash. This type of rash could be eczema or even psoriasis.
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What Are The Differences Between These Three?
Dandruff, eczema and psoriasis are all different, even though they can look like each other at one point during a flare-up. Dandruff is a universal condition that causes the skin on your scalp to flake off. It’s not contagious or a serious condition because everyone can get it at some point in their lifetime
Mild dandruff is a type of seborrheic dermatitis and can be treated with a good shampoo and conditioner. Dandruff can usually be a result of eczema or psoriasis as well.
Eczema is a rash that can appear for different reasons. It can be due to the environment that you live in that causes the rash or it can be internal factors that you deal with that can make the rash appear. With eczema, it can be genetics that cause the red, itchy and raised skin or even dry climate.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that shows on the skin. Your immune system is dysfunctional, which causes skin cells to