Seborrhea is a skin condition, which makes the skin to scale after forming some oil on it. This condition is known to affect small kids. It is also referred to us dandruff. In its severe cases, is known as seborrhea dermatitis. This condition is however non-contagious.
You will notice it in the ears, the scalp, chest, and even on skin folds. This is one of the medical conditions whose cause is yet to be established, though it is believed that it can be as a result of yeast on the skin.
One popular seborrhea manifestation is dandruff. This condition usually causes flaky, localized and thick patches of the scale. It is bad on the face, as it will often cause greasy scales on your eyebrow. It can also develop dry looking or reddish brown scales around the eyebrow area. Some will be spotted on the nose or its sides and behind the patient’s ears. The folds of your skin are not spared either as you may notice the scaly reddish patches as well.
The condition is believed to cause hair loss, but this may not be permanent. In most cases, it is not itchy but may be somewhat irritating. Seborrhea is rampant in the infancy stage and it may last for some months. For adults it can develop at any stage of development and at this stage, it may affect the face and the scalp in most cases.
This condition is said to be severe in patients with fragile immune system or those who are HIV positive. Men are the most affected with this condition and the elderly who do not pay too much attention to hygiene. The condition does not come with other medical conditions unless for those who are already suffering from other medical conditions.
Treatment can be through using creams and some lotion rich in cortisone. These creams are believed to reduce inflammation or they also deal on the yeast that builds itself on the affected area. The condition however, is not a yeast infection so you should not administer yeast treatment, but just look for what can take care of the condition.
While seeking treatment for this condition, you should avoid moisturizing creams and lotions as they only worsen the condition. However, you can buy medical shampoos that can help treat the condition. There are also fungal creams that you can use to treat this condition and they are said to be the most effective because they are responsible for reducing yeast organisms that affect your skin. You can access these creams over the counter and be sure to have a dermatologist prescribe the best medication depending on the severity of the infection.
You can also use antioxidants to help in the prevention of excess secretion of oil from becoming stale. This you can also get it in the medicated shampoos. You can repeat this routine at least daily to keep the oil controlled.
