Hair and Scalp Problems - Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammation of the skin that causes scaly and itchy patches on the skin. The flaking of the skin is thought to occur due to the inflammation of the skin in the sebum-rich areas such as the scalp, face, upper chest, and back. The skin flakes can be yellow or red in color and may appear oily or dry. The skin lesions in seborrheic dermatitis generally appear symmetrical in the pattern. Although visually unpleasing the seborrheic dermatitis is neither contagious nor fatal. Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment Causes of Seborrheic Dermatitis Although seborrheic dermatitis is one of the most common and chronic skin disorders its etiology is not clearly understood. Inflammation is considered to be the most common cause of seborrheic dermatitis. Some experts also suggest that a fungus called Malassezia which is present in the normal bacterial flora of the skin can result in seborrheic dermatitis...