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MEDICAL CONCERNS
INFECTION (NAIL FUNGAL)
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

About Seborrheic dermatitis:
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition which results in irritation reaction mainly affecting scalp causing red scaly patches and severe dandruff.
Causes:
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Increased count of Malassezia, a fungus normally present on the skin and scalp.
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Genetic tendency
Aggravating factors:
A number of factors increase your risk of developing seborrheic dermatitis, including:
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Neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and depression
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A weakened immune system, such as seen in organ transplant recipients and people with HIV/AIDS, alcoholic pancreatitis and some cancers
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Congestive heart failure
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Endocrine disease that leads to obesity, such as diabetes
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Some medications
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Scratching or otherwise damaging the skin on your face
Presentation:
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Most common age: 20-30 years
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Worsens in winter
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Patches of greasy skin covered with flaky white/yellow scales/crusts with or without itching on scalp, ears, chest, armpits and nose.
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Scalp: red patches of skin
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Scalp, beard/moustache: white flakes
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Eyelashes: redness, itching, white flakes
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Cradle cap: form of seborrheic dermatitis seen in babies with thick yellow crusts.
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS: Tips for Managing
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Infants: Cradle cap
Many babies develop this rash on their scalps. Cradle cap normally goes away by 6 to 12 months of age. Until the rash disappears, the following can help:
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Shampoo the baby’s scalp daily with a baby shampoo. This helps soften the scale.
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Once the scale starts to soften, gently brush it away.
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Infants: Diaper area and elsewhere
If your baby may have seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area or elsewhere, it is best to see a dermatologist for a diagnosis.
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Adults and adolescents: Scalp
When using a dandruff shampoo, always read and follow the directions on the bottle. Some shampoos you need to leave on scalp for a few minutes.
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On day 1, use the dandruff shampoo, and continue to use it every other day.
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On day 2, use your regular shampoo, using it every other day.
As the seborrheic dermatitis lessens, you can decrease how often you use the dandruff shampoo, using it only 1 or 2 times a week.
Myths v/s reality
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Seborrheic dermatitis is not contagious, doesn’t spread by touching.
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Lack of personal hygiene is not responsible for causing seborrheic dermatitis.
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Excess washing of body parts can result in loss of moisture which turn may result in more flakes.