Seborrheic dermatitis on the face - treatment

Seborrheic dermatitis can affect any part of the body. However, the most unpleasant manifestations of the disease in the visible areas of the skin.

Types of seborrheic dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis on the face is one of the manifestations of this disease. It is characterized by several varieties:

• oily seborrhea - occurs with increased work of the sebaceous glands, which leads to an excess of skin fat;
• dry seborrhea - with minimal work of the sebaceous glands, which leads to dryness and irritation of the skin;
• mixed seborrhea - occurs in combination of oily and dry seborrhea at the same time. In this case, dry seborrhea manifests itself exclusively on the scalp, and fatty - directly on the face.

Most often, men and children suffer from this problem. The child, as growth grows, an independent recovery is possible, which is due precisely to the change in the work of the body and its puberty. But there are still quite a few cases of manifestations of the disease in women. It is safe to say that seborrheic dermatitis on the face is not a dangerous disease, but at the same time brings cosmetic and psychological discomfort.

Causes of seborrheic dermatitis on the face

1. Genetic disposition - the nature of this cause directly depends on the human genes and, in general, is determined at the genetic level.
2. Hormonal cause - the presence of malfunctions in this area may well provoke the spread of seborrhea on the face skin.
3. Sets of different infectious diseases - characterizes the general condition of the body, in particular, the presence of low immunity.
4. Non-infectious diseases - inflammation of the skin occurs on the basis of chronic diseases as complications or side effects. Among such diseases include genital tract tumors, diabetes mellitus, digestive tract diseases, epilepsy and others.

Seborrheic dermatitis on the face - symptoms

This inflammation of the skin occurs when a certain bacterium enters the sebaceous glands directly. Thus, there is a strong irritation of the surface of the skin and in some places, rashes increase. So-called pimples are formed in the event that occlusion of sebaceous glands occurs. Purulent accumulation begins to spread further and further, which leads to the characteristic symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis:

• severe itching, especially during sweating;
• irritated skin;
• redness of the face with the appearance of acne;
• peeling of the skin , in particular white and yellow scales;
• the skin, during a touch, is sensitive and painful.

Quite often, seborrheic dermatitis can be confused with the following diseases:

• lupus;
• dermatomyositis;
• psoriasis ;
• atopic dermatitis;
• impetigo;
• perioral dermatitis.

In such cases, as a rule, thorough diagnosis is performed under the supervision of a specialist doctor. This is done primarily in order to prescribe the right treatment for seborrheic dermatitis of the facial skin.

Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis on the face

Since seborrheic dermatitis can develop due to the presence of other various diseases, it is necessary to determine the basis for its spread. In order to accurately identify the disease, it is necessary to consult at the dermatologist, the endocrinologist, the neuropathologist, the gastroenterologist and the gynecologist or andrologist. After the examination of all these doctors, the picture of the disease will be clear. In this case, the doctor should prescribe immediate treatment, depending on the nature of the course of the disease. In this self-treatment may be inappropriate, and dangerous. At home, it's hardly possible to get a thorough understanding of what's the matter with you. Modern medicine is quite familiar with the nature of such a disease, so there are quite a lot of ways to cure it. Do not get discouraged ahead of time, it's better to take decent measures and help yourself.