Seborrheic dermatitis could be an early warning sign for Parkinson's disease

Having seborrheic dermatitis could be an early warning sign that you might suffer from Parkinson's disease.

According to Parkinson's UK in an interview with the Daily Express, some people who are suffering from Parkinson's disease have problems with their skin.

Thus, if you are prone to that itchy and patchy skin rash on your head and face, it could mean that you are at risk of getting Parkinson's disease.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a fairly common condition that causes your scalp to have scaly patches, stubborn dandruff and red skin.

On the face, it usually affects areas that are oily such as the sides of your nose, ears, eyebrows and eyelids. It could also be found on other oily parts of your body.

It is not known what is the exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis. Although, the condition has always been attributed to the buildup of yeasts, microorganisms that live on the skin.

Parkinson's disease, on the other hand, is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects your movements.

When you have Parkinson's disease, the neurons in your brains gradually break down or die.

Unfortunately, there is still no known cure for Parkinson's disease. However, there are medications that would help alleviate your symptoms.

Signs and symptoms differ from one person to another though. And, early signs could be so mild that they may not be immediately detected.

Thus, you have to look out for these signs and symptoms—tremor, slowed movement, rigid muscles, impaired posture and balance, loss of automatic movements, speech changes and writing changes.

The tremor or shaking usually starts in your hands and fingers.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is best that you pay your doctor a visit. It may not mean that you have Parkinson's disease but it could mean that you might be suffering from something else.