{"id":1473,"date":"2022-04-02T09:23:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T09:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2022-06-10T11:39:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T11:39:08","slug":"seborrheic-dermatitis-treatment-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/seborrheic-dermatitis-treatment-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You feel itching on the scalp or face. You see a rash and redness. You have dandruff and you don&#8217;t like the way it looks. And maybe you have scales on your scalp and feel that your skin flaking and peeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You ask yourself: What&#8217;s going on? How do I get rid of this annoying itch, these scales, oily and red skin, and stubborn facial dandruff?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If this is the case you might have seborrheic dermatitis. People all over the world have problems with this chronic skin disease. It is not contagious and can resolve by visiting a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, if the symptoms are persistent and do not go away with treatment at home or only get worse, you should see a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you live in the\u00a0 Fort Lauderdale or Boca Raton area and want to find out more from experts in dermatology, you can contact our <\/span><a href=\"\/green-dermatology\/seborrheic-dermatitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">seborrheic dermatitis specialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at Green Dermatology &amp; Cosmetic Center in Deerfield Beach. We are here for all questions and concerns and will strive to help you solve any dermatologic problem you may experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Seborrheic Dermatitis?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Trichologist Examines the Hair of a Man Who Begins Alopecia.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/What-Is-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seborrheic dermatitis is also called seborrhea, and it is a condition of skin inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It has been proven that men have it more often than women, and teenagers and babies can have it too. Although this condition is stressful and uncomfortable, you can keep it under control. Also, seborrheic dermatitis will not affect your general health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seborrheic dermatitis most commonly affects parts of your body such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The scalp,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The face (eyebrows, cheeks, nose, chin, sometimes eyelids),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ear area,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The chest and back,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rarely the armpits, elbow, or behind the knee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It most often appears on the scalp and facial skin, especially if the skin is oily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Symptoms include itching and redness of the skin, greasy skin or hair, white or yellow crusty scales on the surface of the skin, and even scabs. People with dark skin usually have light spots because seborrheic dermatitis affects the pigment cells as well\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you notice any of these symptoms, you should not ignore them. It is necessary to treat the skin properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although there are no special tests that confirm that you have seborrheic dermatitis, your symptoms can clearly indicate it. And if you decide to seek medical help, your dermatologist will find the right treatment based on your symptoms, general health, and medical history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Green Dermatology &amp;\u00a0 Cosmetic Center, you can find professional medical help for this problem. Feel free to contact our <\/span><a href=\"\/green-dermatology\/jason-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Jason Green<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for all concerns and questions and t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">o get the correct diagnosis and treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Does Seborrheic Dermatitis Occur?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although it does not look nice, the appearance of dandruff on the face or skin, scalp scales, or itching has nothing to do with personal hygiene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is still not entirely clear when seborrheic dermatitis can occur. Research has shown that there are various causes for this persistently stressful skin condition. It can occur due to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Genetic causes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sebaceous dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hormonal changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diseases of the nervous system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Immune disorders and diseases such as HIV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improper diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fungal microorganisms on the skin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Irritated skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In some situations, seborrheic dermatitis worsens, mostly because of stress, fatigue, weather conditions, inadequate shampoos, shower gels, and soaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We most often encounter the problem of dandruff, itching, and scales on the scalp, but many people also have problems with facial dandruff.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Scalp Treatments\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anti-dandruff shampoos are most often used for scalp dermatitis treatment. These products should contain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">selenium sulfide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">zinc pyrithione 2%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ketoconazole.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ketoconazole products are antifungal and are used daily, primarily for scalp dermatitis treatment. It should be kept on the scalp for at least 15 minutes before rinsing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should not use anything with a strong perfume, several chemicals, alcohol, and things that can further irritate your scalp. You don&#8217;t want to create extra scalp scrubs or continue scratching, which can only make the condition worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Treatments in Other Areas\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seborrheic dermatitis appears on other parts of the body.\u00a0 On the face, you most often notice facial dandruff and that causes you to feel uncomfortable &#8211; you might even lose some of your self-confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We treat the face and other areas with similar ingredients as the scalp, but there are special products we use for these purposes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seborrheic dermatitis is treated on the face with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Soaps that contain zinc pyrithione 2%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hydrocortisone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hydrocortisone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (mild topical steroid)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Help Your Skin With Seborrheic Dermatitis<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1.jpg\" alt=\"Man Cooks Healthy Meal, Squeezes Lemon on Two Raw Pieces of Salmon Decorated With Mint Leaf in White Wine Sauce With Spices and Herbs Presented on Marble Deck Prepared for Grill\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/green-dermatology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2022\/04\/How-to-Help-Your-Skin-With-Seborrheic-Dermatitis-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try not to scratch your scalp or face when they are itching. You can scratch or tear off the old scales and risk infection. Scratching can make the skin even more oily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use seborrheic dermatitis moisturizers that are non-aggressive and mild and adapted to your skin type. Your skin might be either oily, dry, or a combination of the two. Make sure to use the most fitting solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid using the hairdryer and let your hair dry completely before putting it in a ponytail or braid or putting on a hat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consume fish, green vegetables, tomatoes, olive oil, almonds, and other foods rich in zinc and vitamins E and C.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use probiotics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Olive-, fish oil and aloe vera can help you with natural care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seborrheic dermatitis can be persistent, but not impossible to live with. On the other hand, you can get rid of dandruff on the scalp or face with the right choice of treatment by Dr. Jason Green.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you cannot keep this problem under control yourself, feel free to contact us at the Green Dermatology &amp; Cosmetic Center in Deerfield Beach, FL, and schedule your appointment with our experts (954)481-0650.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You feel itching on the scalp or face. You see a rash and redness. 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