Seborrhea is the increased production of the sebum - oily substance produced by sebaceous glands of the skin. This increased production of sebum is manifested mainly in the areas of skin that have high concentration of sebaceous glands - the sides of the nose, between the eyebrows, the scalp, the front chest and the middle of the upper back.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin inflammation of the seborrheic areas. It is manifested as redness of the skin at the borderline of the hair , scalp as dandruff, and redness on the sides of the nose and between the eyebrows. There usually no each or pain associated.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition and in many cases associated with a family tendency. Stress and weather - mostly winter are known to trigger seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic is more common in people with Psychiatric or neurological disorders.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition and in many cases associated with a family tendency. Stress and weather - mostly winter are known to trigger seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic is more common in people with Psychiatric or neurological disorders.
An association with a certain fungus - malassezia furfur as been detected.
Diagnostic:
In many cases it is necessary to distinguish between seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. Scalp is affected in both disorders. face is affected more commonly n seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis is distingusihed by lesions on the elbows and knees.
The treatment:
Seborrheic dermatitis can not be cured. However, in many cases the symptoms may be calmed.
Diagnostic:
In many cases it is necessary to distinguish between seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. Scalp is affected in both disorders. face is affected more commonly n seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis is distingusihed by lesions on the elbows and knees.
The treatment:
Seborrheic dermatitis can not be cured. However, in many cases the symptoms may be calmed.
Shampoo of all types (except those containing selenium Sulfide ) can be recommend that you use often, even every day - without fear. It is recommended that you use different types of shampoo, to take advantage of their different mechanisms of action. The shampoos should be left on the scalp for at least 3 minutes.
Although topicals containing steroids allow fast relief of symptoms their prolonged use is not suggested . If these creams are applied for more than a week or ten days skin atrophy and enlarged capillaries may develop. In addition a fast exacerbation of the symptoms can be expected once the creams are stopped.
A better solution is dermatologist' prescribed ointments containing sulfur, salicylic acid and anti fungal compounds.
A new topical called `Sebacare100 was recently launched containing multiple non steroidal ingredients with anti inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.
What is neonatal seborrheic dermatitis?
Sebum secretion from the skin depends on the amount of androgen hormones the men and women. These matenral hormones in are transmitted to the baby blood circulation in their first 3 to 12 months. The situation is not dangerous in most cases disappears by itself before the age of a year.
Seborrheic dermatitis of the eyebrows:
A Special form of seborrheic dermatitis often appears on the edges of the palpebrae. This is a chronic condition it is manifested by redness dandruff and scales. The therapy of the condition woud eb usually mild steroid cream in an ointment base.
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