Seborrheic Dermatitis: Therapies and Natural Remedies

seborrheic reflects a rather common condition, a chronic-relapsing disease that mainly affects the scalp. For this reason, it is very difficult to eradicate the disorder, and the chances of total resolution are very low. Despite the premises, a specialist can certainly direct the subject to a useful therapy to lighten the seborrheic manifestation, controlling symptoms such as itching, discomfort, irritation and inflammation, with greasy skin scales and decidedly anti-aesthetic yellow crusts.

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As with many other skin diseases, the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis does not require only and exclusively pharmacological therapies and / or natural remedies, but requires, first of all, a healthy lifestyle characterized by proper nutrition and free from bad habits. Below, all these aspects, as well as the possible treatments and natural remedies for seborrheic dermatitis will be analyzed in more depth.

plays an important role: a diet rich in saturated fats and sugars could, in fact, be able to enhance the pathological condition if seborrheic dermatitis is already in place. In addition to sugars, it seems that leavened products and dairy products may also be involved in some way in a possible worsening of the disease.
It is a good habit to consume blue fish, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega 3, in particular), which contribute, in part, to alleviate the problem.

, a vice certainly appreciated by those who perform it, but certainly not by the hair: although the hands may be clean, in fact, a layer of natural fat is always present. By touching the hair with your hands, the grease is transferred to it and the result will be a noticeable weighting of the hair. This habit should be avoided, especially by people with seborrheic dermatitis, as it worsens the disorder, or promotes it.
Another decidedly wrong habit is to resort to too frequent and excessively aggressive washing in an attempt to remove the greasiness that characterizes the scalp of those suffering from seborrheic dermatitis. This bad habit, in fact, instead of solving the problem, will do nothing else that make it worse, irritating even more the skin which is already very sensitive in itself.If necessary, the doctor will prescribe lotions and shampoos based on certain active ingredients that can help the patient to reduce the typical manifestations of this skin disorder.

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Pharmacological therapy of seborrheic dermatitis mainly uses drugs to be used topically (shampoos, creams, gels, etc.) directly on the areas affected by the disorder, although, in the most serious cases, the doctor may prescribe the intake of medicines orally.
However, as mentioned, for patients suffering from seborrheic dermatitis it is possible to resort to medicated shampoos and lotions to alleviate the symptoms of the disorder. The active ingredients most used in these cleaning products include zinc pyrithione, selenium sulphate and salicylic acid. Generally, these products can also be purchased without a medical prescription, however, the advice of a doctor is always essential.
Even the use of corticosteroid drugs certainly has important applications in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, especially if related to hair loss, acting mainly as an anti-inflammatory: it can be purchased in pharmacies, even without a prescription, but the doctor's opinion is always essential.
Some specialists believe that in the presence of seborrheic dermatitis the use of antifungals is suitable, since it is believed that the fungus Malassezia furfur may represent one of the contributing causes, if not the main cause, for the development of this disorder. On the other hand, other dermatologists consider the use of these drugs useless: this is why a medical consultation is always fundamental, since each subject can present the problem under different facets.

and re-epithelizing.

Borage oil (Borago officinalis): applied locally, "borage oil" revives "damaged skin, thanks to the presence of linoleic acid and gamma linolenic acid. The phytocomplex is useful in skin diseases in general, especially in allergic manifestations; it is also suitable for formulations designed to soothe the itching derived from seborrheic dermatitis. For the same reason, borage oil could be replaced with sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis), with anti-inflammatory and emollient properties, or with Melaleuca essential oil (Melaleuca leucodendor, from which the best known tea tree oil, or Cajeput oil is obtained), with antiseptic and invigorating activities. The essential oil contains pinene, cineole and terpineol, and niaouli oil.
Echinacea (Echinacea pallida): is the immunostimulating drug par excellence, thanks to the "abundant quantity of echinacoside and phenyl-propanoid compounds (caffeic, quinic, cinnamic acid). Echinacea is also known for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties yielded by terpenes, low molecules molecular weight. It is used in creams and ointments for skin disorders, including psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Incense: derives from plants belonging to the genus Boswellia. Although the use of incense is sought above all for religious cults, the drug also exhibits antimicrobial, stimulating and revitalizing properties. Furthermore, it is used as a healing and immunostimulant, enhancing the activities expressed by echinacea: in this regard, it is an excellent natural remedy against seborrheic dermatitis.
Hypericum (Hypericum perforatum) if echinacea represents the "emblem of immunostimulating drugs, St. John's wort is the symbol of drugs with a healing-vulnerable activity. In particular, the anthraquinones present (which have no laxative activity, unlike all anthraquinone plants) stimulate the" healing activity (hypericin), while flavonoids repair damage to the skin, and tannins express antiseptic activity in synergy with anthraquinones.

Natural Capsules

A natural product formulated in the form of capsules serves to defeat the disturbance created by seborrheic dermatitis from the inside, not only at the skin level. In fact, the body feels the need to be purified from waste and toxins, therefore a product with dandelion, fumaria and burdock is useful in strengthening the ointment for topical use described above.
In this regard, the herbalist expert should understand the patient's ailment and advise him in the choice of the most suitable formulations to alleviate seborrheic dermatitis.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): the phytocomplex is characterized by the presence of caffeic acid and the molecules deriving from it. Phencone and anethole give the drug purifying properties of the skin. For this reason, dandelion is a good remedy to counteract the typical impurities of seborrheic dermatitis.
Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis): it is a plant particularly suitable for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. It is characterized by about thirty alkaloids - including protopin and fumarin - which promote antiallergic and anti-inflammatory activity (in this regard it is also used to treat disorders related to allergic dermatitis). In the phytocomplex there are also potassium salts and fumaric acid. , which act with tonic-purifying properties, suitable for the treatment of skin disorders in general.Furthermore, the active ingredients also carry out their action at the biliary and renal level, thanks to the "choleretic and diuretic activity." The use of the flue, however, although not presenting serious side effects, should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding; considering, then, that the flue is useful in the treatment of hypertension, those suffering from low blood pressure should avoid taking herbal preparations (in this case, caps) containing flue.
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is another natural remedy that promotes the correct physiology of the skin, thanks to the purifying and decongestant properties made by sesquiterpenes, polyacetylene sulphonated compounds, caffeylquinic acids (chloregenic acid) and inulins (diuretic): for this reason, the drug is suitable for treat disorders related to seborrheic dermatitis and is therefore defined as an "endocosmetic". Furthermore, for internal use, it stimulates liver and pancreatic function, promoting digestion.

Please Note

Before resorting to any type of natural remedy for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, it is always good to ask for the preventive advice of your doctor or dermatologist, in order to exclude the presence of any contraindications or potential risks for the patient.