Finding The Right Seborrheic Dermatitis Skin Care

By Karina Frost


Having a bad rash on their body can be a very uncomfortable situation for most people. When the condition appears periodically and with out warning it becomes a chronic problem. Many people suffer with this type of rash on their faces as well as their bodies and have found that there is no cure for it. In an effort to control it they need to find seborrheic dermatitis skin care that is effective and easily accessible to them.

There are theories as to the cause of this ailment or why it occurs on some people and not others but it is known that it is not contagious and is very much like dandruff for most people. It can appear on the face next to the hairline or in the middle of the forehead. It also is very common in the creases next to the nose and on one's chin. These are the spots on the face that collect the largest amounts of body oils and this is part of the problem.

It is known that the body's production of excessive oils enhance the growth of a lipophilic yeast fungus that originates in the Malassezia genus. This is an intricate part of the eruption of scaly patches on face and body. Left untreated the problem will become worse over time. Treatment can be done with or without doctors involvement and some home remedies are very effective.

Frequent cleansing is an important part of every treatment available for controlling the outbreaks. Remedies that can be made at home may include using olive oil on the affected areas or mixing lemon juice with garlic and applying it for a period of up to ten minutes to any area that is inflamed. Sunshine is also said to be a very good natural treatment for areas that have broken out.

Many over the counter remedies are made specifically for treatment of scalp areas but if you know what ingredients to look for they can be used on the face and body areas as well. Salicylic acid is a powerful exfoliate that dissolves the skin cells and removes the old tissue. Exfoliation is an imperative step in treatment of this condition.

Fungicides such as coal tar and tea tree oil work to kill the malassezia that causes this problem on your face. Coal tar can be found in most shampoo treatments and tea tree oil can be purchased separately or as an ingredient in many creams. Tea tree oil, when tested in clinical trials has demonstrated the highest level of success in treating this problem.

Using zinc helps to stop new areas from appearing and prevent additional flakes from happening. Zinc is also helpful uneven texture that is seen on facial surfaces. It is also reduces the amount of sebum produced on the face which helps to control the severity of any rash that may appear.

If you have a serious breakout of this problem it is important that you see a medical professional for assistance. The prescription medications available are more effective and are available in topical or oral doses. Either way, the solution is never permanent and continued care programs can help reduce the number and frequency of future outbreaks.




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