{"id":341,"date":"2022-03-28T07:20:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T07:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whyskin.com\/?p=341"},"modified":"2022-03-28T07:20:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T07:20:25","slug":"seborrheic-dermatitis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whyskin.com\/blog\/seborrheic-dermatitis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hEMxNEl_u2Q?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment is a blog dedicated to providing information about treatment for seborrheic dermatitis. It covers topics relating to seborrheic dermatitis and related skin scarring and hair loss, including diet and nutrition, emotional health, and unique situations such as pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment. My name is Peter Miller and I have suffered from seborrheic dermatitis for most of my life. It started when I was 12 years old and continues to trouble me today at the age of 47. Over the years, I have tried a number of different treatments, with varying degrees of success. My goal is to bring together all that I have learned about this skin condition so that others will be able to find the relief that I have found.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the skin and scalp sometimes called cradle cap in infants. It produces flaky, dry skin and often appears on your face and scalp but can also show up on other parts of your body as well.<\/p>\n<p>Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis which commonly affects the scalp, but can also affect other areas of your body too.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic condition that can affect your scalp or other areas of your body. It is a type of eczema, or dermatitis, and it causes a red, flaky rash that can include pimple-like bumps. Brushing your hair can cause the flakes to rub off on your clothes or shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is also known as dandruff. The condition is more common in men than women and often begins in adolescence. The dandruff often gets worse during cold weather months, when the air inside your home or office is dry. This causes the skin on your scalp to flake and itch.<\/p>\n<p>You may not want to talk about seborrheic dermatitis with others, but there are effective treatments available to control it. Your doctor may prescribe medications to treat it, such as corticosteroids, anti-fungal agents, and calcineurin inhibitors. These prescriptions are usually used when over-the-counter products do not work.<\/p>\n<p>Over-the-counter products containing pyrithione zinc or coal tar will help control itching and flaking from seborrheic dermatitis on your scalp. For areas without hair, like your face and<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes red, scaly, greasy patches to appear on the scalp and other oily areas of the body. It can also cause facial redness and flaking, itching, soreness and dandruff.<\/p>\n<p>What are the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis?<\/p>\n<p>Red, itchy patches of skin<\/p>\n<p>Appearance of scaly white or yellow flakes (dandruff)<\/p>\n<p>Scalp flaking and redness<\/p>\n<p>Greasy or dry scalp<\/p>\n<p>Facial flaking or redness (behind the ears, eyebrows, hairline, in the crease between nose and cheek)<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition in which the skin becomes inflamed. The skin can also become oily and flaky or scaly. Seborrheic dermatitis most commonly affects the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, and ears. It can appear on other parts of the body that have hair follicles.<\/p>\n<p>This condition is very common in young babies, who usually outgrow it by age 6 months. But seborrheic dermatitis can affect adults as well. It&#8217;s not contagious and doesn&#8217;t pose any serious health risks. But it can cause discomfort and be cosmetically displeasing to some people.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is rarely a serious skin condition, but it&#8217;s very difficult to treat effectively. If you have symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis, your doctor will likely do a physical exam and take your history of symptoms to make a diagnosis. Your doctor may also take a small scraping of your skin to test for fungus or bacteria that could be causing the condition. They may also send this sample off to a lab for further analysis if they&#8217;re unsure about their diagnosis or if symptoms persist despite treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition in infants, adolescents and adults. The hallmark symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis include:<\/p>\n<p>White or yellowish scales on the scalp, hairline, eyebrows, eyelids, sides of the nose, behind the ears, in the ear canals and on the chest.<\/p>\n<p>Red skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales.<\/p>\n<p>Oily skin.<\/p>\n<p>Itching scalp (may be severe).<\/p>\n<p>Dandruff.<\/p>\n<p>Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition which affects the scalp, hairline, eyebrows and the sides of the nose. It also presents as red bumps on the face, chest and back. If left untreated, it can lead to hair loss and scarring. This condition is not contagious and can be treated with over-the-counter products or prescription medication.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Mayo Clinic, seborrheic dermatitis &#8220;is a chronic disease that waxes and wanes. The cause is unknown but may involve hormonal influences in addition to an abnormally excessive growth of Malassezia yeast.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What Causes Seborrheic Dermatitis?<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that certain factors can increase your risk of developing this condition:<\/p>\n<p>Age &#8211; People between 30-60 years old are more likely to develop this condition than any other age group. Infants and children up to three months old can also be affected by this condition. In infants, it&#8217;s known as &#8220;cradle cap.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Environment &#8211; Cold, dry environments appear to trigger flare-ups in some people who suffer from seborrheic dermatitis.<\/p>\n<p>Stress &#8211; Some people notice their symptoms get worse when they are under stress or become anxious.<\/p>\n<p>Medical conditions &#8211;<iframe width=\"100%\"\" height=300vh src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v32jXtCCyaw?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment is a blog dedicated to providing information about treatment for seborrheic dermatitis. It covers topics relating to seborrheic dermatitis and related skin scarring and hair loss, including diet and nutrition, emotional health, and unique situations such as pregnancy and breastfeeding. Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment. 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