Also referred to as Seborrheic Eczema
Often affects the sebum-gland portion of the skin.
This condition is not contagious and is not otherwise affected by diet.
Often seen in those with immune conditions or with advancing age or in young children
Is a condition that affects the skin on the:
1.) Face
2.) Head [scalp]
3.) Arms
4.) Trunk
5.) Legs
6.) Etc
2.) Head [scalp]
3.) Arms
4.) Trunk
5.) Legs
6.) Etc
Changes to the skin are:
- Rash
- Flaky
- Scaly
- Itchy
- Redness
- Raised rash
- Inflammation
Causes and Risks:
- Yeast [Malassezia furfur]
- Environmental
- Genetic component
- Hormones
- Immne-system factors
- Sickness
- Excessive vitamin A [children usually]
- Age
- Stress
Treatment
1.) Coal Tar
2.) Selenium sulfide
3.) Ketoconazole
4.) Zinc pyrithione
5.) Terbinafine
6.) Vitamin B6 ointment
7.) Corticostaroids
8.) Accutane- last resort medication for those not responding to other options
9.) Other