What is the problem with scalp falling off in lumps

There can be many problems with the scalp, such as the common dandruff. Many people are very distressed by it and need to use special medicines to effectively improve it. But what is the problem with some people's scalp falling off in lumps? There are many reasons why scalp clumps fall off. If it is seborrheic dermatitis, such a situation will occur. The cause of this situation is related to bad living habits, such as staying up late.

1. What is the problem of scalp falling off in pieces?

Based on the description of symptoms, it is speculated to be seborrheic dermatitis, an allergic skin disease caused by the secretion of sebum on the skin, staying up late, eating spicy and sweet foods, lack of exercise, and mental stress, which causes increased bacterial reproduction, decomposition of sebum, and induce redness and desquamation of the skin. It is recommended to adjust diet, work and rest and mood after a face-to-face consultation with a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.

2. Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis

1. Typical skin lesions are dark yellow-red spots, plaques or maculopapules with clear edges, covered with greasy scales or crusts. The clinical manifestations vary slightly due to the different locations of the lesions;

2. The rash is more likely to occur on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, nose and sides, behind the ears, neck, chest and upper back interscapular area, armpits, groin, umbilicus and other areas with abundant sebaceous glands;

3. Subjective symptoms include varying degrees of itching;

4. Infant seborrheic dermatitis often occurs in the first month after birth. The lesions are mostly on the scalp, forehead, between the eyebrows and cheeks. They are exudative red patches with yellow crusts on them.

5. Common symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in adults: oily, dry or mixed, and itchy. Skin surface symptoms such as desquamation and erythema are more obvious.

3. Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis

1. People with seborrheic dermatitis should avoid drinking alcohol: Because the occurrence of seborrheic dermatitis is related to digestive dysfunction, excessive intake of sugar and fat, and eating irritating foods, patients with seborrheic dermatitis must not eat spicy and irritating foods.

2. Oral medications for seborrheic dermatitis: (1) Vitamin B group preparations, such as vitamin B6

B2 B1. (2) Some people advocate taking ketoconazole or tetracycline

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment of seborrheic dermatitis: When there is flushing, exudation, and scab, the treatment principles can be clearing away heat, detoxifying, and promoting diuresis, and Longdan Xiegan Decoction can be used with modifications. When there is only itching but no exudation, the treatment principles are to nourish blood, moisten dryness, dispel wind and clear heat. Use Qufenghuanjisan with modifications.