Seborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment

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Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Seborrheic Dermatitis

• Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that
  could cause scaly and itchy rashes on your scalp.
  This skin condition is characterised by greasy,
  scaly and flaky skin on the scalp. This skin
  disease can also affect other parts of your body
  such as the sides of the nose, skin behind or
  inside the ears, groin, chest, arms and legs.
  Wondering what causes seborrheic dermatitis and
  who might be at an increased risk of developing
  this condition? Well, people who have an oily
  skin are definitely more susceptible to
  developing seborrheic dermatitis. In this
  article, we would be looking into the causes and
  symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis along
  with seborrheic dermatitis treatment options.

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Causes of Seborrheic Dermatitis 

• There is a lack of conclusive evidence regarding
  the exact causes of this inflammatory skin
  disorder. It is believed that this condition
  might be caused due to yeast called Malassezia.
  This skin condition appears to run in families.
  At times, immune system related factors might
  have a role to play. Those who suffer from
  seborrhea are most likely to suffer from
  this inflammatory skin disease. Seborrhea is a
  condition that is characterised by overactive
  sebaceous glands. These are cutaneous glands that
  produce an oily substance called sebum. Sebum
  lubricates skin as well as hair. Excessive
  production of sebum could make one susceptible to
  scalp problems such as dandruff. Use of cosmetic
  products could also be responsible for causing
  seborrheic dermatitis. Infants and small children
  up to the age of three years can also suffer from
  seborrheic dermatitis. In case of infants or
  young children, this condition is medically
  referred to as cradle cap. Cradle cap is
  characterised by thick, yellow or brown scales on
  the baby's scalp, eyelids, nose or the groin
  area. Sometimes scaly skin might be accompanied
  by itchiness and inflammation

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Symptoms

• Greasy skin
• Flaky skin
• Redness
• Inflammation
• Itchiness

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Treatments

• The treatment of seborrheic dermatitis on scalp
  includes the use of medicated, antifungal or
  anti-dandruff shampoos. Several over-the-counter
  anti-dandruff shampoos are available in the
  market. To use these shampoos, you need to gently
  rub the shampoo on the scalp. Leave it on for 10
  minutes and rinse well. This will surely help you
  in getting rid of the scaly skin or dandruff.
  These non-prescription shampoos generally
  contain salicylic acid, selenium sulphide, ketocon
  azole or zinc pyrithione. If these shampoos are
  not helping you, you could also visit a
  dermatologist. A dermatologist might prescribe
  medicated shampoos, corticosteroid creams or
  lotions. If you have dandruff, you must use one
  of these shampoos daily. Use medicated shampoo 2
  or 3 times a week once this scalp problem is
  under control. You can use a medicated lotion or
  cream for treating facial seborrheic
  dermatitis. 

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• Dermatitis of the scalp in infants is medically
  referred to as cradle cap. If your baby is
  suffering from this problem, gently massage your
  little one's scalp so that the scales on the
  scalp loosen. You can also apply mild shampoo on
  your baby's scalp. Use a very soft brush to
  loosen the scales on your baby's scalp. If this
  doesn't help, massage your baby's scalp with a
  mineral oil. Wet a cloth using lukewarm water and
  wrap it around your baby's head for some time.
  Make sure that the cloth remains warm. This might
  loosen the scaly skin. Shampoo your baby's hair
  with the mild shampoo. If this doesn't seem to
  help, consult a doctor. Medicated creams and
  lotions might be prescribed by the doctor for
  seborrheic dermatitis treatment for
  infants. You can also follow home remedies for
  treating seborrheic dermatitisnaturally.

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• One of the best natural dandruff cures is to
  massage your scalp with coconut oil or olive oil.
  Comb your hair to loosen the dry flaky skin. You
  could also boil neem leaves in water. Once it
  cools down, separate the neem leaves and massage
  this neem solution on your scalp. You can also
  apply a mixture of tea tree oil and aloe vera gel
  to your scalp. Leave it on for an hour and wash
  it off. You could also apply cut onion to your
  scalp to get rid of the flaky skin. If you are
  suffering from this inflammatory skin condition,
  use the aforementioned remedies and get ready to
  say goodbye to the dry, itchy and scaly skin.

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