You wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and oh, horror! You see a familiar face, but covered with red spots and peeling skin. Before you start pinching yourself in disbelief and wondering if you are dreaming, you should know that no, you are not dreaming, and yes, that is you. Don’t panic – you most likely have seborrheic dermatitis, which has flared up and is now causing you this concern. This probably won’t calm you down much, of course, but at least it’s a step in the right direction, and calmness is key to managing any type of dermatitis.
We assume you have already calmed down, visited a dermatologist, and they have confirmed that it is indeed seborrheic dermatitis. Now you want to learn more about this condition and why it happened to you – in that case, let’s begin.
Seborrheic Dermatitis – What Is It?
This type of dermatitis is relatively common, not contagious, and generally easy to manage. It causes itching, oiliness, and redness in certain areas of the skin, combined with yellowish flakes on the scalp. It doesn’t sound very attractive, but dermatitis doesn’t care whether it looks good or not – it just appears. If you like to get to the essence of things, then we say that the word “seborrheic” relates to the “sebaceous” glands – that is, this type of dermatitis is connected to them. Unfortunately, the condition is lifelong, meaning you cannot get rid of it forever, but you can keep it under control so that you practically don’t see it.
Which Areas of the Body Does It Affect?
Seborrheic dermatitis appears in various parts of the body – where the sebaceous glands are most widespread. This includes the upper back, face and forehead, on both sides of the nose, behind the ears, around the navel, eyebrows, under the breasts, in the elbow folds, as well as on the legs. Basically, almost everywhere. Seborrheic dermatitis is not shy and insists on showing up where you least want it.
Causes of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Another bad news – doctors do not know the exact cause of its appearance. However, they believe there are two main prerequisites – overproduction of sebum (the oil in the skin) and the Malassezia yeast, which normally lives in the sebum. Sometimes it multiplies excessively and inflames the skin, which in turn reacts by producing… more sebum. As you can see, this is a vicious circle. Sebum – yeast – seborrheic dermatitis.
Obesity, stress, environmental factors such as polluted air, acne, unsuitable cosmetic products, accompanying medical conditions (HIV, Parkinson’s), cold weather, hormonal changes, and certain medications are also factors that can lead to developing seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Scalp
Many people suffering from seborrheic dermatitis start with red and peeling areas on the scalp, with symptoms ranging from mild (dandruff) to severe – large and hard flakes of dried skin. If you leave severe symptoms untreated, you may develop a more serious skin infection, so take action early.
Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Face
It’s unpleasant to have peeling skin that itches and irritates, but that is what seborrheic dermatitis on the facial skin looks like. It focuses on hairy areas – eyebrows, even on the eyelids (around the eyelashes), as well as around the chin and mustache. This does not prevent it from appearing on the forehead, ears, or around the mouth and nose. In severe cases, greasy crusts appear that look almost like wounds.
Treatment
The most important part of treating this type of dermatitis is keeping the skin clean and free of excess oil. People with seborrheic dermatitis usually maintain a healthy scalp with special anti-dandruff shampoos, which in severe episodes are used daily.
To treat and control dermatitis on exposed skin areas, doctors recommend various approaches – antifungal creams; gentle washing and laundry products (hypoallergenic); thorough washing of the face and scalp; wearing cotton clothing that does not irritate the skin.
In severe cases, it is advisable to see a doctor who may prescribe shampoos or corticosteroid ointments, but these should not be used for prolonged periods.
Skin Maintenance
Seborrheic dermatitis is an unpleasant condition, but with good care, you can live with it without even feeling it. For this to happen, however, it is essential to have products specially designed for this dermatological problem on your cosmetic shelf.
One of biotrade’s revolutionary products created to control and maintain seborrheic dermatitis on the face is Sebomax Anti-Seborrheic Face Cream. It is suitable for red and peeling skin in the T-zone of the face, for skin prone to seborrheic dermatitis in non-hairy areas, as well as for skin prone to rosacea.
Why Does Sebomax Cream Work?
Sebomax relies on two key ingredients to combat seborrheic dermatitis – sulfur (an extremely effective anti-seborrheic agent) and crotamiton (an antiparasitic agent that balances the skin microbiome), as well as a moisturizing complex of vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) and panthenol (always ready to soothe irritated and inflamed skin).
How Does It Work?
Sebomax cream will instantly soothe red and peeling skin, nourish and hydrate it, making it feel good, and you will notice this from the first application.
How to Apply It?
Initially, use the cream every other evening, applying it to the affected areas, and after a week start using it every night until the skin is fully calmed. For prevention, apply it once every 5-7 days. Keep in mind that you may feel slight burning in the areas where you apply the cream – if so, reduce usage to once every 2-3 days until symptoms subside.
Sometimes seborrheic dermatitis affects not only the face but also the scalp. Dandruff and itchy scalp are the main symptoms, and managing them is not always easy. Biotrade’s Anti-Dandruff Lotion is designed specifically for such cases and effectively and quickly stops both symptoms. It is suitable for all hair types and does not cause dependency.
Why Will Sebomax Lotion Help You?
The lotion’s formula includes two ingredients known for their effectiveness against dandruff – selenium disulfide, which has a pronounced anti-seborrheic effect and destroys the dandruff-causing yeast Malassezia furfur, and salicylic acid, which helps clear flakes faster with long-term control. Salicylic acid is also antibacterial and stimulates skin regeneration. The glycerin in the lotion will make the scalp soft and elastic, hydrate it, and enhance its protective barrier – all key factors in fighting seborrheic dermatitis.
How to Apply It?
Wash your hair first, then apply the lotion by gently massaging it into the roots. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and rinse with water only, without shampooing again. Use twice a week, and after the first month, once a week until dandruff is completely gone and the scalp is restored. Then use as maintenance – once every 3-4 weeks. It is highly recommended to use it in combination with Sebomax Control Shampoo or Sebomax Sensitive Shampoo.
Before using the lotion, remove all silver jewelry, as silver darkens due to the selenium disulfide in the product’s formula.
When Should You See a Doctor?
If your condition does not improve with over-the-counter products, and the affected skin areas become increasingly red, painful, discharge fluid, form crusts, or you simply feel unwell – seek medical help immediately.
In conclusion – you cannot know if at some point in life you will develop seborrheic dermatitis or not. Even babies have seborrheic dermatitis (the crusts on their heads are exactly that), and if it’s any consolation, men suffer from it more often than women. What you can do if you have seborrheic dermatitis is to self-monitor, observe what triggers severe flare-ups, and when you identify the cause – eliminate or minimize it.
Seek medical help if you cannot manage with usual cosmetics, and the most important thing to remember is to keep your skin clean and free of excess oil. You won’t get rid of seborrheic dermatitis, but you can keep it almost invisible – and that is enough.
What is seborrheic dermatitis and why did it happen to me?
You wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and oh, horror! You see a familiar face, but covered with red spots and peeling skin. Before you start pinching yourself in disbelief and wondering if you are dreaming, you should know that no, you are not dreaming, and yes, that is you. Don’t panic – you most likely have seborrheic dermatitis, which has flared up and is now causing you this concern. This probably won’t calm you down much, of course, but at least it’s a step in the right direction, and calmness is key to managing any type of dermatitis.
We assume you have already calmed down, visited a dermatologist, and they have confirmed that it is indeed seborrheic dermatitis. Now you want to learn more about this condition and why it happened to you – in that case, let’s begin.
Seborrheic Dermatitis – What Is It?
This type of dermatitis is relatively common, not contagious, and generally easy to manage. It causes itching, oiliness, and redness in certain areas of the skin, combined with yellowish flakes on the scalp. It doesn’t sound very attractive, but dermatitis doesn’t care whether it looks good or not – it just appears. If you like to get to the essence of things, then we say that the word “seborrheic” relates to the “sebaceous” glands – that is, this type of dermatitis is connected to them. Unfortunately, the condition is lifelong, meaning you cannot get rid of it forever, but you can keep it under control so that you practically don’t see it.
Which Areas of the Body Does It Affect?
Seborrheic dermatitis appears in various parts of the body – where the sebaceous glands are most widespread. This includes the upper back, face and forehead, on both sides of the nose, behind the ears, around the navel, eyebrows, under the breasts, in the elbow folds, as well as on the legs. Basically, almost everywhere. Seborrheic dermatitis is not shy and insists on showing up where you least want it.
Causes of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Another bad news – doctors do not know the exact cause of its appearance. However, they believe there are two main prerequisites – overproduction of sebum (the oil in the skin) and the Malassezia yeast, which normally lives in the sebum. Sometimes it multiplies excessively and inflames the skin, which in turn reacts by producing… more sebum. As you can see, this is a vicious circle. Sebum – yeast – seborrheic dermatitis.
Obesity, stress, environmental factors such as polluted air, acne, unsuitable cosmetic products, accompanying medical conditions (HIV, Parkinson’s), cold weather, hormonal changes, and certain medications are also factors that can lead to developing seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Scalp
Many people suffering from seborrheic dermatitis start with red and peeling areas on the scalp, with symptoms ranging from mild (dandruff) to severe – large and hard flakes of dried skin. If you leave severe symptoms untreated, you may develop a more serious skin infection, so take action early.
Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Face
It’s unpleasant to have peeling skin that itches and irritates, but that is what seborrheic dermatitis on the facial skin looks like. It focuses on hairy areas – eyebrows, even on the eyelids (around the eyelashes), as well as around the chin and mustache. This does not prevent it from appearing on the forehead, ears, or around the mouth and nose. In severe cases, greasy crusts appear that look almost like wounds.
Treatment
The most important part of treating this type of dermatitis is keeping the skin clean and free of excess oil. People with seborrheic dermatitis usually maintain a healthy scalp with special anti-dandruff shampoos, which in severe episodes are used daily.
To treat and control dermatitis on exposed skin areas, doctors recommend various approaches – antifungal creams; gentle washing and laundry products (hypoallergenic); thorough washing of the face and scalp; wearing cotton clothing that does not irritate the skin.
In severe cases, it is advisable to see a doctor who may prescribe shampoos or corticosteroid ointments, but these should not be used for prolonged periods.
Skin Maintenance
Seborrheic dermatitis is an unpleasant condition, but with good care, you can live with it without even feeling it. For this to happen, however, it is essential to have products specially designed for this dermatological problem on your cosmetic shelf.
One of biotrade’s revolutionary products created to control and maintain seborrheic dermatitis on the face is Sebomax Anti-Seborrheic Face Cream. It is suitable for red and peeling skin in the T-zone of the face, for skin prone to seborrheic dermatitis in non-hairy areas, as well as for skin prone to rosacea.
Why Does Sebomax Cream Work?
Sebomax relies on two key ingredients to combat seborrheic dermatitis – sulfur (an extremely effective anti-seborrheic agent) and crotamiton (an antiparasitic agent that balances the skin microbiome), as well as a moisturizing complex of vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) and panthenol (always ready to soothe irritated and inflamed skin).
How Does It Work?
Sebomax cream will instantly soothe red and peeling skin, nourish and hydrate it, making it feel good, and you will notice this from the first application.
How to Apply It?
Initially, use the cream every other evening, applying it to the affected areas, and after a week start using it every night until the skin is fully calmed. For prevention, apply it once every 5-7 days. Keep in mind that you may feel slight burning in the areas where you apply the cream – if so, reduce usage to once every 2-3 days until symptoms subside.
Sometimes seborrheic dermatitis affects not only the face but also the scalp. Dandruff and itchy scalp are the main symptoms, and managing them is not always easy. Biotrade’s Anti-Dandruff Lotion is designed specifically for such cases and effectively and quickly stops both symptoms. It is suitable for all hair types and does not cause dependency.
Why Will Sebomax Lotion Help You?
The lotion’s formula includes two ingredients known for their effectiveness against dandruff – selenium disulfide, which has a pronounced anti-seborrheic effect and destroys the dandruff-causing yeast Malassezia furfur, and salicylic acid, which helps clear flakes faster with long-term control. Salicylic acid is also antibacterial and stimulates skin regeneration. The glycerin in the lotion will make the scalp soft and elastic, hydrate it, and enhance its protective barrier – all key factors in fighting seborrheic dermatitis.
How to Apply It?
Wash your hair first, then apply the lotion by gently massaging it into the roots. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and rinse with water only, without shampooing again. Use twice a week, and after the first month, once a week until dandruff is completely gone and the scalp is restored. Then use as maintenance – once every 3-4 weeks. It is highly recommended to use it in combination with Sebomax Control Shampoo or Sebomax Sensitive Shampoo.
Before using the lotion, remove all silver jewelry, as silver darkens due to the selenium disulfide in the product’s formula.
When Should You See a Doctor?
If your condition does not improve with over-the-counter products, and the affected skin areas become increasingly red, painful, discharge fluid, form crusts, or you simply feel unwell – seek medical help immediately.
In conclusion – you cannot know if at some point in life you will develop seborrheic dermatitis or not. Even babies have seborrheic dermatitis (the crusts on their heads are exactly that), and if it’s any consolation, men suffer from it more often than women. What you can do if you have seborrheic dermatitis is to self-monitor, observe what triggers severe flare-ups, and when you identify the cause – eliminate or minimize it.
Seek medical help if you cannot manage with usual cosmetics, and the most important thing to remember is to keep your skin clean and free of excess oil. You won’t get rid of seborrheic dermatitis, but you can keep it almost invisible – and that is enough.