Suffering from Seborrhoeic dermatitis? What is this? What are the signs and symptoms? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What is Seborrhoeic dermatitis?
• Seborrhic dermatitis is defined as an infection of skin, mostly affecting the skin of scalp.
• In some cases when the infection of seborrhea affects the infants it is known as cradle cap.
• Seborrhea dermatitis also occurs in between skin folds, can develop in between eyebrows, sides of nose, in armpits, groin area and breast bone.
What causes it?
• Seborrhea occurs mostly in winter season.
• Seborrhea dermatitis also occurs in those patients who suffer from neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
• Seborrhea dermatitis is common along with other diseases like HIV AIDS.
• Fungus like yeast is also one of the causes that lead to infection in oil glands.
• Seborrhoeic infection is not contagious.
What is the sign and symptoms of seborrhea dermatitis?
• Itching on scalp.
• Flakes on scalp and eyebrows beard.
• The hairs of scalp are yellow and white in appearance.
• Thick crust on scalp.
• Irritability.
• Inflammation of affected areas.
• The affected skin is red, greasy covered with flakes.
• The flakes are white and yellow in color.
What is the differential diagnosis of Seborrhoeic dermatitis?
• Psoriasis of scalp.
• Atopic dermatitis.
• Tenia versicolor
What investigation are needed to confirm the diagnosis?
• Examination of the affected areas.
• Medical history of the patient.
How to treat the case of Seborrhoeic dermatitis?
• Creams, shampoos or ointments that control inflammation.
• Antifungal gels, creams or shampoos alternated with another medication.
• Antifungal medication you take as a pill.
Which are commonly indicated Homoeopathic medication?
Some of the homeopathic medicines which are helpful in this case. These are:
• Arsenic album
• Graphites
• Natrum muraticum
• Phosphorus
• Vinca minor
For more information, you can visit WebMD and HealthLine.
