Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic, inflamed redness
and scaling of the skin. It can involve the scalp and face. When this condition
occurs in infants, it is sometimes called cradle cap. In adults, seborrheic
dermatitis of the scalp is called dandruff.
Causes and risks
The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is not known. The
skin of the scalp, and sometimes the face, becomes inflamed and flakes off.
It tends to run in families. Some individuals have an
overgrowth of yeast organisms that is linked with this condition. Those with
neurologic disorders, immunodeficiency disorders such as HIV, and extended
hospital stays can have severe cases of seborrheic dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
The skin changes seen in seborrheic dermatitis usually
occur on the scalp and the face. The eyebrows, the skin folds from the side of
the nose down to the corner of the mouth, and the ear canals are common sites
on the face.
Symptoms may
include:
- Red scalp and face
- Greasy white scales and sticky crusts
- Circular plaques with thick scales, particularly
on the scalp
- Itching
Diagnosis
A healthcare professional will make a diagnosis of
seborrheic dermatitis by examining the skin.
Homoeopathy Treatment
Homeopathy Treatments for seborrheic dermatitis
include symptomatic Homeopathy medicines along with Shampoo and Oil. Homoeopathy
medicines works well for seborrheic dermatitis without side effects
For Seborrheic
Dermatitis Treatment
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