Seborrheic Dermatitis
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
Is a common skin condition that causes redness, itching and flaing of the skin. It typically affects areas of the body where there are a lot of sebaceous glands, such as the scalp, face, and chest.
SYMPTOMS
Redness and inflammation of the skin, itching, burning, flaky, scaly, crusty patches of skin, oily or greasy skin, yellow or white scales that may attach to the hair or skin, dandruff-like flakes on the scalp, mild to moderate hair loss.
TREATMENT
Your provider at Skin Care Specialists will plan a customized treatment plan for you that may include a combination of medicated shampoos, topical creams, ointments, and lifestyle changes. Antifungal medications and corticosteroid may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and control the growth of yeast. Other treatments may include medicated shampoos containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, coal tar, or ketoconazole. In addition to medications your dermatology provider might recommend self-care strategies that can help manage the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.