Seborrheic dermatitis

Disease information

Seborrheic dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis.

The skin condition which is characterized by scaly white, greasy or dry.

Dander and milk are crusty two forms of dermatitis Sebaceous.

It is not contagious.

It affects mainly the skin of the scalp, eyebrows, forehead, face, folds of the nose of the external ear canal or skin of the trunk, especially that of the sternum, or in any withdrawal.

Causes.

Unknown.

Signs and symptoms.

Scaly red plaques on the skin. The scales are based on the hair.

They can sting, although they are painless unless it is complicated with an infection.

Risk Factors.

Stress.

Temperatures warm and humid or cold and dry.

Shampoos rare.

Other skin conditions like acne rosacea, acne or psoriasis.

Obesity.

Parkinson's disease.

Using astringent lotions with alcohol.

Prevention.

You can not prevent.

To minimize the frequency or severity of the reactivations:

is often the head with shampoo.

After the bath, dry the folds of the skin carefully.

Bring clothes wide and ventilated.

Diagnosis and Treatment.

DIAGNOSIS:

Medical history and physical examination by a doctor.

TREATMENT:

Wash your head up with shampoo once a day. The brand of shampoo does not matter as much as how it is rubbing his neck scalp. Loosen the scales with nails and scrub at least 5 minutes.

Medication.

In mild cases of dandruff, you can use without a prescription shampoo and lotion for nourishing the skin.

In severe cases, your doctor may prescribe:

With tar shampoos or creams to the scalp with cortisone.

To apply the medication, separate the hair tufts and vigorously rub the ointment or lotion on the scalp.

For other affected parties, use topical steroids.

Activity.

Without restrictions.

In summer recommended outdoor activities.

Diet.

There is no special diet.

Avoid foods that seem to worsen the condition.

Complications.

Secondary bacterial infection.

Generalized rash.

Sensitization to other substances, which previously caused no symptoms.

Forecast.

The symptoms can be controlled by avoiding irritating substances and by treatment.

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