Oily dandruff is generally linked to seborrheic dermatitis and the presence of seborrhea on the scalp. The causes underlying the appearance of steatoid pityriasis, however, are not attributable solely and exclusively to the excessive production of sebum, but - as will be seen in the course of the article - seem to be multifactorial.
Although difficult to eliminate, the phenomenon of oily dandruff can be kept under control thanks to the use of special cleansing products (anti-dandruff shampoos), lotions or, possibly, drugs.
death) and an abundant and excessive layer of sebum.
In truth, some argue that more than a disorder, steatoid pityriasis represents a real disease, but the debate is still open.
In any case, oily dandruff mainly affects adults, but it can also occur in adolescents, with a "higher incidence in males than in females.
Oily dandruff, although it may appear to be a minor disorder, can greatly affect the individual's aesthetics and, consequently, the quality of his life. Those affected by this disorder, in fact, could feel uncomfortable when they are in public and this could also negatively affect the individual's social relationships.
