Seborrhea

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Seborrhea is a form of skin inflammation (dermatitis) which has no known cause. This condition can appear at any time, and can come and go more or less at random. Treatment of seborrhea is directed at fighting the skin inflammation. This is done either directly, by using creams and lotions (which reduce inflammation), or by reducing the yeast that builds up on scaly areas and adds to the problem. However, seborrhea is not a yeast infection. Actually, the word "seborrhea" means "too much oil." Seborrhea is also known as seborrheic dermatitis, or common dandruff.

Seborrhea can present as a variety of conditions such as dandruff, thick scales on the scalp, redness on the face or in the armpits, or raw, red patches below the breasts. Although some of these conditions may feel "dry", moisturizing only makes them more red.

What doesn't help seborrhea?

Moisturizing--Moisturizing lotions do not do much more than smooth out scales and make patches look more red.
Switching brands of shampoo--Shampoo does not cause seborrhea. However, medicated shampoos sometimes can help.
Changing hair care routines -- There is no "right" shampoo or conditioner. There is not even a "correct" number of times to shampoo per week. Hair dye does not cause or aggravate seborrhea.
Switching antiperspirants -- When underarms are red from seborrhea, antiperspirants are only aggravating the seborrhea, not causing it.
Your physician can recommend prescription strength shampoos or cortisone creams. There also are cortisone-based liquids, gels, and foams that can be applied to the scalp. As with all seborrhea treatments, prescription strength shampoos and cortisone creams calm down your skin or scalp sensitivity, but they can not stop the seborrhea from coming back.