Seborrheic Dermatitis

It is the skin disease which usually affect the scalp and formed red hard patches on scalp. Oily areas of body also affect by seborrheic dermatitis like face, nose, and eyelids etc. It can resolve on its own but severe disease required medical treatment.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis include:

Itching
Redness
Dandruff on scalp
Greasy patches on skin
Crust formation on scalp

Causes

The exact cause of this disease is still unknown but certain diseases of skin related with this condition, like fungal infection and certain autoimmune conditions.

Diagnosis

After taking history and conducting physical examination your doctor might recommend the following tests:

Blood test to rule out the other causes
Skin biopsy to exclude the malignancy
Skin examination

Treatment

There are many treatment options depend upon the stage and severity of disease which include:

Steroids cream to control the inflammation
Ointments to control the itching
Soothing lotion for redness
Antibiotic cream to prevent the secondary bacterial infection
Anti-fungal for fungal infections

Home remedies

Following tips will help you in this condition:

Avoid using cosmetic products
Wash skin daily
Use lotion to soften the skin
Avoid alcoholic products for skin
Use medicated creams properly

Seborrheic Dermatitis