Rosacea is a skin condition often seen in conjunction with seborrheic dermatitis. The condition seems to be genetic and family history has been indicated in a large variety of cases , yet environmental factors appear to be equally important. Statistically, the condition seems to affect women more than men, but it appears more aggressive in...
The skin is actually composed of various layers, and each layer plays a crucial function in the overall function of the skin as a whole. Issues in each of the skin’s layers can produce a domino effect and can contribute to breakdown in the overall health of the skin. The Epidermis A good way to...
Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition which affects 1% to 5% of the healthy adult population . With self-reported rates of at least some scalp flaking being closer to 40% . Most affected are immunocompromised individuals. For example, rates as high as 53% have been noted in HIV-1 infected patients . While males seem to...
Despite the frequency of seborrheic dermatitis, there is still much controversy in the medical community. The controversy includes the underlying causes of seborrheic dermatitis, it’s medical classification and it’s pathogenesis. Some classify it as a cutaneous disease, others as a fungal disease, while others simply classify it as an inflammatory disease. However, the controversy and...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition with a tendency to relapse. It has many shared features with seborrheic dermatitis and is believed to be a genetically inherited skin condition, triggered by environmental and immunological factors . Similar to seborrheic dermatitis, it is estimated that 2-3% of world population is affected by the condition . With...
The majority of medical literature attributes seborrheic dermatitis to the malassezia fungi. As a result, antifungals are currently the most common treatment approach as defined in recent medical and dermatological text-books. The main focus of all topical anti-fungal products is to inhibit fungi on the skin’s surface. However, recent advances in the understanding of skin...
Many dermatologists recommend ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. This article examines this approach and summaries relevant research on the topic.
Using clotrimazole for seborrheic dermatitis is a popular and well documented treatment approach. This antifungal agent was first made available in 1969..
A large number of dermatologists may also recommend using zinc pyrithione for seborrheic dermatitis. Zinc pyrithione is another anti-fungal agent most commonly available in commercial shampoo formulations. Zinc pyrithione shampoos can be found in most drug stores and super markets in North America. Soaps, creams, and lotions that integrate zinc pyrithione are more difficult to...
Another common antifungal used for treatment of seborrheic dermatitis is selenium sulfide. This active ingredient is recommended only for usage in wash-off formulations, due to toxicity concerns . A Little History on Selenium Sulfide In the beginning of the 1950s, sulfur was the most prominent treatment choice for seborrheic dermatitis. Though it’s effectiveness was apparent,...
