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Although seborrheic dermatitis on the face is not life-threatening, it causes people to lose confidence due to aesthetics. Treating seborrheic dermatitis will help control the nuisance caused by the disease. So what is seborrheic dermatitis on the skin and does facial seborrheic dermatitis go away on its own? Follow the article below to find out the answer.1. What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis also known as seborrheic dermatitis. This is a chronic skin condition with typical symptoms is the appearance of pink or red rashes, on the surface with many layers of flakes, greasy, moist and sticky to the touch.
Seborrheic dermatitis is associated with a disorder of the sebaceous glands and an overgrowth of yeast.
Anyone, any age can get seborrheic dermatitis, even children under 3 months old can get it (children often get it on their heads, Vietnamese people call it "buffalo dung"). Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
The disease usually appears on oily skin areas, mainly on the face, chest and back, behind the ears, neck area. However, the disease can also appear in areas where the skin is thick and dry. Seborrheic dermatitis takes a long time to treat and is easy to recur.
2. Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis
In young children: Usually on the head, appearing when the child is 0-3 months old with the following manifestations:
The scalp appears thin skin patches with light yellow, yellow-brown or dark brown, slightly lumpy. This patch of skin adheres tightly to oily skin and hairline. Skin damage but does not cause itching, swelling, pain or burning. This is a normal phenomenon that most babies suffer from, parents do not need to be too worried because this lesion will disappear on its own after about 3-12 months without the need for interventional treatment measures.
In adults: Seborrheic dermatitis in adults often appears on areas with excess oil such as the T-zone (nose, forehead), behind the ears, eyebrows, neck and chest. Unlike children, seborrheic dermatitis occurring in adults tends to be prolonged and easy to recur. Typical manifestations:
The skin appears red / pink rashes, on the scaly surface, it is moist, greasy to the touch. With facial seborrheic dermatitis, the skin lesions are pinkish red, the skin areas are flat. Seborrheic dermatitis of the nose often appears symmetrical, the skin is red, oily, and has many flakes on the surface. Inflammation in the eyebrows, the skin is very scaly, revealing a red, thin skin rash. Adult seborrheic dermatitis can also affect the groin area, under the breasts, armpits, and neck. In these areas of the skin, there is often a macular lesion associated with folliculitis. Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp often causes red skin, excess oil secretion, a lot of scaling, sticking to the hairline. In the hairline region, red, raised margins appear, with white scales on the maculopapular surface.
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3. Causes of seborrheic dermatitis
Currently, the cause of seborrheic dermatitis is still unknown. However, according to some studies, scientists have found that this disease is related to an abnormality of the immune system activity that resonates with the effect of the yeast Malassezia. Other causes:
Genetics Oily skin According to some experts, when the skin is overactive, it can stimulate the activity of yeast and cause flare-ups of the disease. Therefore, people with oily skin are more likely to develop seborrheic dermatitis than dry skin.
Due to weather changes Seborrheic dermatitis tends to appear in the fall or winter, then the condition will improve in the summer. The cause is due to autumn and winter, the skin is dry, easily dehydrated, leading to peeling, reduced resistance. In the summer, the skin is always provided with enough moisture, without dehydration, the elasticity of the skin is high.
Medication treatment Some drugs can increase the risk of seborrheic dermatitis such as: Antibiotics, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants,...
Other factors: Stress, stress, hygiene poor skin, hormonal disorders,...
4. Does seborrheic dermatitis on the face go away on its own?
The answer is no. This seborrheic dermatitis has a chronic, long-lasting progression and is prone to recurrence. Most seborrheic dermatitis will not go away on its own without medical intervention.
Therefore, it is necessary to see a dermatologist when there are abnormal manifestations. It is necessary to be active in the care and treatment process, the symptoms of the disease can be completely controlled.
If subjective, not timely and properly treated will make the condition worse, take a long time to treat and can cause unpredictable complications.
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5. Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis
Drug treatment Usually doctors will prescribe topical medications to help reduce the extent of skin damage. Medication is the mainstay of treatment for seborrheic dermatitis.
If the inflammatory skin condition is severe, spreads over a large area and has a complicated progression, the doctor may prescribe the patient a combination of both topical and oral medications
Light therapy Light therapy uses UVA or UVB rays to clear scabs, improve skin condition. This therapy is indicated for cases of severe seborrheic dermatitis, which tends to be prolonged and uses less effective treatment drugs.
In addition to drug treatment, patients need to pay attention to skin care according to the doctor's instructions to improve symptoms better.
Moisturize skin regularly to help clear flakes Keep skin clean, dry Clean skin with water regularly to help clean flakes, reduce excess oil, soothe the affected skin. It is recommended to use a mild moisturizer 2-3 times a day to regulate sebum production, soften skin and reduce dead cell proliferation. Do not use shower gel products that have a high pH and contain many potentially irritating ingredients. Eat well, avoid stress. Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for examination, treatment and prevention of diseases, including Dermatology. When performing the examination process at Vinmec, customers will be welcomed and used modern facilities and equipment along with perfect medical services under the guidance and advice of experts. Good doctors, well-trained both at home and abroad.
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