Facial Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: symptoms, causes and treatment
Seborrheic dermatitis on the face is the most frequent form of SD. It is a skin rash that characteristically appears around the nose with a butterfly arrangement on the cheekbones outlining a characteristic mask that is called a seborrhoeic mask. Any other part of the face can be affected by dermatitis including eyelashes and eyebrows where it manifests itself with flaking or crusting.
In some subjects it is located on the forehead near the hairline, in others it is present behind the ears or inside the auricle.
What are the symptoms of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
- Redness and itching
- Slight desquamation in the case of mild seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Desquamation, cracking and the appearance of scabs in severe cases
What are the causes of seborrheic dermatitis?
As mentioned above, this skin disorder is very common, but what exactly causes seborrhoeic dermatitis? To date, no precise cause is known but it is believed to be due to a skin instability, similar to that of psoriasis, with which it is often associated.
Physical and/or psychological stress can trigger seborrhoeic dermatitis or prolong it.
What is seborrhoeic skin?
Seborrhoeic skin means a skin type where the secretions of the sebaceous glands are greater than normal.
How to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis
There is no definitive cure for Seborrheic Dermatitis. However, it is possible to alleviate its symptoms by treating it with natural remedies such as sulphur and salicylic acid that reduce inflammation.
How can itching from seborrheic dermatitis be relieved?
- In the evening, apply a hazelnut-sized blob of 2S Cream and massage in until completely absorbed.
CLEANSING
For cleansing, given the sensitivity of the skin, it is best to use Eudermic Cleansing Base
To be avoided
It is advisable to avoid using make-up until the seborrhoeic dermatitis has regressed.
Main Questions on Seborrheic Dermatitis
There is no way to prevent or permanently resolve seborrhoeic dermatitis. However, with the right treatment, it is easy to keep it under control and prevent it from appearing.
The use of cortisone is effective in reducing Seborrhoeic Dermatitis but it has the drawback that it quickly induces habituation, i.e., the dermatitis becomes dependent on cortisone so one is forced to use it continuously.
No food is responsible for the onset or worsening of seborrhoeic dermatitis. On the contrary, depriving oneself of certain foods in the belief that this will help one’s dermatitis causes psychological stress that, like a vicious circle, worsens the dermatitis itself.
Seborrheic dermatitis is not contagious and is therefore not transmissible between individuals.
