Seborrheic Dermatitis – Informative Report

Here is a small report on Seborrheic Dermatitis that effects millions of people. This condition is one of a few scalp condition that may be causing you to have Scabs on Scalp.

Seborrheic dermatitis most of the time is target at the scalp, but can also be found on other body part, giving the skin a greasy, scaly and flaky look and feel which contributes to scabs on scalp. As we age into adolescent and adult years, dermatitis is known commonly as dandruff. Other body part that it can affect and commonly found, is on the face, chest, arms, legs and groin. The skin creases of these areas are affected more, then on smooth flat surfaces of the skin. Cradle cap in babies, is an infant case of dandruff caused by this condition.

Seborrheic Dermatitis is more common then we think
Affects adults in the thirty to sixty year range and babies three months and younger. Men are affected much more then women. This condition can cause the severe scratching resulting in scabs on scalp.

Seborrheic Dermatitis and the cause
This is the tricky part, and with such a large group of people suffering from this condition, you would think the answer, would be cut and dry. Doctor and medical researchers still to this day, don’t know the exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis.

It may be handed down within families, or hormone related, because the symptoms tend to disappear after infancy, then reappear in adolescent and adult ages again.

Malassezia which is a fungus is thought to have a role in this condition. This fungus is a normal occurrence on the skin in very small numbers, but as it increases and forms a larger area, thus resulting in skin problems.

It is also reported that Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy which are labeled as neurologic disorders has a connection with seborrheic dermatitis. The exact reason in this relationship is still unknown at this time.

Treatment to control Seborrheic Dermatitis
Effected skin creases is best treated with steroid lotions either over the counter types found in drug stores or even better, a doctor prescribed steroid which would be much stronger, giving better results

Adult and adolescent treatment of the scalp is best treated with name brand shampoos targeted to this condition such as Selsun Blue. It’s best to treat the scalp at least three times a week using such shampoos. These shampoos may greatly control scabs on scalp.

Babies with cradle cap should use shampoo products that are much gentler non-medicated, using a soft brush to loosing up the flakes.

Creases in babies that are effected by seborrheic dermatitis can be treated with a very mild steroid lotion and creams.