What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
What most people overlook is this condition is a lifelong inflammatory skin disorder. It mainly affects the scalp, facial and bodily regions. Signs you may have S.D include the appearance of flaky, itchy, crusty, and/or red skin. Regions of the skin most susceptible are sebaceous gland areas where there's an accumulation of oil build-up. This condition is more commonly known as Dandruff.
What Causes Seborrheic Dermatitis?
The exact cause of this condition is unknown, however, theories are that a weakened immune system is a major contributing factor. Other factors include lack of key nutrients (zinc, B-vitamins, Vitamin D, etc.)
Is Seborrheic Dermatitis a fungal problem?
There is a strong belief that a common yeast Malassezia Globose, Malassezia Furfur (known as Pittosporum Ovalle) plays a significant role with those affected by this disorder! The yeasts are common to everyone, but people suffering from this skin ailment cannot properly fight off the toxic by-products these yeasts produce. The effects include irritated/inflamed skin.
How do I treat Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Since there is no cure for this skin nightmare, the only way to combat this condition is to keep it under check with preventative maintenance. No one treatment will work for everyone so it's best to experiment and find out what works best for you! Keeping a strict cleansing routine that includes anti-fungal shampoos, creams and moisturizers are essential.
Treatment Options:
- Salicylic Acid
- Coal Tar
- Pyrithione Zinc
- Selenium Sulfide
Eating healthy is one of the crucial factors in play here which can drastically alter your skin for the better. Eating vegetables has many added benefits to combat this condition, most importantly getting the recommended vitamin and mineral intake. I also recommend making sure one gets enough sleep at night and minimize stress. Keeping your towels, pillowcases, bedsheets clean continually is vital.
Natural Treatments:
- Organic Manuka Honey
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Organic Coconut Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
The versatility of Honey, ACV & Coconut oil is quite remarkable. The trio can be used externally to create a triple-effective combo solution. Additionally, all three items are beneficial taken internally. If you're allergic or sensitive to the ingredients in the over-the-counter commercial products, using the natural remedies in the aforementioned list is a viable alternative.
Take action now whether it's oily patches, flaking, dandruff, inflammation. Taking the necessary measures to counteract the symptoms can keep this well under control.
There's a lot of information about seborrheic dermatitis. I like the idea of reading forums related to this condition. Being able to talk with others who are suffering from this condition will give you further insights into all the current treatment options.