Dandruff of the Head (Pityriasis Simplex Capitis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).

  • Allergic contact dermatitis – inflammation and scaling of the scalp caused by various substances to which the body is allergic.
  • Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis) – skin disease with scaly, weeping skin and severe pruritus (itching).
  • Mycoses (fungal diseases) of the scalp
  • Psoriasis (psoriasis)
  • Seborrheic eczema – rash with scaling and oily scalp.