Seborrhea of ​​the face, head, body. Picture what it is, symptoms, treatment of folk remedies, ointments, creams, causes of

Seborrhea disease is not so innocent as it seems. Contrary to the belief that dandruff affects only the scalp, the disease often goes to the upper part of the body, the face, which are beginning to peel off and become inflamed. Photos of people affected by this disease can be found on the Internet at medical sites.

Seborrhea - a painful skin conditions, in which is contained an excess sebum with altered chemical composition.

Kinds

Depending on the consistency of sebum, the nature of complications, isolated forms of seborrhea: dry or oily. Many dermatologists adhere to this classification, but the dry form is not associated with increased excretion of fat, it is more likely to be diagnosed as dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.

Depending on the nature of complications structure of subcutaneous fat, the fat form is divided into 3 types:

1. Liquid. Subcutaneous fat is released in this case is stronger and has a liquid consistency, in contrast to normal. Oily dandruff occurs against a background of growing isolation greasy. This form of seborrhea occurs without the formation of acne. Secondary symptoms are psychogenic itching, intense redness.
   
2. Thick. In this form of sebum secretion increases slightly, but the mass of sebum is sealed in this case, that it prevents free access to the surface of the skin. fat blockage causes the skin of large comedones, acne, sebaceous ducts are clogged, there atheroma.
3. Mixed. It has featured as a thick liquid and seborrhea forms.

Stage and grade

The clinical picture of seborrhea is defurfuration on the face, scalp, body, in all places, where the sebaceous glands.

Seborrheic process passes certain stages:

1. stage 1, Initial. Characterized by whitish or yellowish-red hue of the skin, the surface of which pronounced follicular openings. In seborrheic areas visible signs of flaking.
2. stage 2. On the skin, acne is formed. When a liquid oily appear inflammatory foci, with thick - formed white flakes.
3. stage 3. Affects more than 30% of the skin, are seen multiple scales, felt tenderness, acne appears.
4. acute. During this period, there are pockets of congestion, in which there is a layering of yellow crusts.

Seborrhea, appearing on the face, trunk represented infiltrated erythematous foci on the surface of which there is the formation of cortical and peeling is present. Photos body with signs of seborrhea are presented in the article. Seborrhea on the body is manifested in the chest, interscapular area in the spine.

The body is covered with scaly crusts, rash becomes yellowish-pink color. In the field of large leathery folds located in the groin, under the arms, in the scrotum, under the breasts, seborrhea It appears pink plaques Limited erythema, peeling surface, which often have painful cracks.

Dermatitis which affects both the skin of the head, the body, is combined signs of seborrhea.

All kinds of seborrhea accompanied by itching, from mild to intense.

symptoms

Dermatitis is defined as a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition. It is characterized by the appearance of erythema, skin peeling, itching, excess oil on the surface or the appearance of dry skin.

Parts of the body, where replicates seborrhea:

• face, dryness and redness on it are usually formed in the forehead, around the skin folds, eyebrows and the front hairline;
• ears;
• neck;
• scalp, dandruff appeared on it is seen as an easy non-inflammatory form of seborrheic dermatitis;
• any body crease, where there are sebaceous glands.

Seborrhea often characterized by red oily skin covered with layered whitish or yellow scales.

The most common symptoms:

1. Dandruff, Scale clusters that respond poorly to special shampoos. Sometimes on the skin of the head formed precipitation in the form of brown crusts, which leads to hair sticking to the surface of the skin.
2. increased dryness, Epidermal exfoliation in places that are prone to fat content: in front of the zone T (forehead, nose, chin), on the back, upper chest.
3. The appearance of erythematous patches, Plaques with dry or wet oily scales.
4. The emergence of secondary bacterial infectionsWhen the bacteria multiply in dry areas and follicular openings.

Structural change subcutaneous fat affects the appearance of:

• peeling;
• fatty skin luster;
• falling hair;
• constant itching;
  
• abundant dandruff;
• thickened horny layer of the epidermis.

Causes of

Seborrhea of ​​the skin (picture shown below) in most cases occurs in the period from 12 to 14 years. Later dermatitis prevalence observed in adults after 50 years. Seborrhea affects 47% of women and 58% of the male population. The main reason is the functional endocrine and nervous disorders, which is characteristic of puberty and post-pubertal young people.

At this time there are age-related changes in the functions of the anterior pituitary, the sex glands, the adrenal cortex.

Due to violations in the sebaceous glands are developing:

• hypersecretion;
• hyperplasia;
• changing chemical composition, biological;
• keratinization of the epithelial cells;
• disruption of the normal excretion of fat glands.

Sebum is necessary to produce oils (lipids) that are involved in water exchange and maintain the skin in hydrated condition. The fat contains large amounts of squalene, wax esters and triglycerides, which prevents dryness. Studies show that people prone to seborrhea, sebaceous gland activity is close to normal.

But changes on the skin surface, in combination with a hyperactive immune system, cause abnormal reactions in skin microorganisms. Lipidozavisimye bacteria begin to grow actively, allocate the final products of their life, which causes severe irritation and inflammation of the skin surface.

The causes of seborrheic dermatitis:

• stress;

  

• genetic predisposition;
• impaired immune function;
• HIV disease;
• neurological disorders:
• drugs;
• dry cold weather:
• vitamin D deficiency;
• hormonal changes that occur in the body during menopause, pregnancy.

The cause of seborrhea men - accelerating the metabolism of androgens and increase their level. This is due to heredity or developing tumors, particularly in the area of ​​the testicles. Often on the development of seborrhea affect yeast-like fungi, with sebum increases and signs of seborrhea expressed brighter.

The flow of seborrhea aggravate the disease:

• infectious foci of chronic inflammation;
• gastrointestinal tract;
• skin contamination;
• vitamin deficiencies.

Diagnostics

Primarily the doctor collects history. Next, the risk factor for the disease, neurological disorders, genetic predisposition, living and working conditions.

Appointed by laboratory tests:

1. Blood chemistryWhich allows to define the internal organs, liver, pancreatic, biliary tract, receive informative performance assessment metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates. Cost analysis: from 2 thousand. rub.
   
2. Hormonal blood testAllowing to evaluate the work of the thyroid gland. The cost of the study - from 3 thousand. rub.
3. TrichogrammaWith its help, estimated the condition of hair, skin. The procedure costs between 3 thousand. rub.
4. Thyroid ultrasound, the digestive tract (of necessity). The cost of 2 thousand. rub.

When to see a doctor

To the doctor should contact in case of detection of red spots on the skin, if the skin is prone to flaking, and the resulting plaque becomes red and painful.

prevention

Seborrhea of ​​the skin (photosensitivity of the skin affects the appearance of it), as noted by doctors, depends largely on the proper functioning of the immune system. Skin irritation exacerbated by stress, aggression, fatigue.

To restore the normal state must adhere to certain rules:

1. Daily night sleep should not be less than 8 hours.
2. It is necessary to exercise regularly for stress control.
3. Taking supplements containing probiotics, omega-3 fatty acid.
4. Often spend time in the air, taking the sun's rays.
5. Workout meditation yoga in order to get rid of stress.
6. Taking adaptogenic herbs to control the level of cortisol, basil, licorice root, lemon balm.
7. Periodically use vitamin A.
8. Avoid cosmetics and hygiene products that irritate the skin. It is better to use natural products: witch hazel oil, shea butter, tea tree, aloe vera gel.
9. It should be added in the menu of anti-inflammatory foods such as garlic, apple cider vinegar, ginger, flax seed, banana.
10. Reduce or even eliminate the consumption of foods that cause an inflammatory response or allergenic, containing trans fats, sugar, processed oils.
11. Maintain skin moisture, to prevent dehydration. To do this, avoid excessive receiving caffeine, alcohol, salinity, sugary drinks, drink more water during the day.
12. Take supplements with zinc, and products containing it: chickpeas, cashews, pumpkin seeds, spinach.

Foods that should be avoided for seborrhea:

• dairy, including milk, butter;
• gluten;
• eggs;
• citrus;
  
• vegetables: tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, eggplant.
• chocolate, caffeine.
• soybeans, corn.

therapies

seborrhea of ​​the skin (photo kids with the disease can be found on the Internet) in childhood, infancy is allowed without any special treatment.

The goals of treatment of seborrhea are not complicated by:

• loosening and removal of scales, crusts;
• reduction of the erythema;
• control and prophylaxis to prevent secondary infections.

When treating recommended medicaments normalizing the nervous system, such as bromine preparations, vitamins, calcium. The period of treatment should be sanitation foci of chronic infections, gastrointestinal diseases. For the treatment used keratolytic agents: cream with 12% salicylic acid, warm compresses with essential oils: olive, peach, almond.

Conventional treatment involves the use of medicated shampoos, which are composed of:

• selenium sulfide, which soothes itching, fights infection, removes dead skin flakes, but it has side effects: hair loss, discoloration, skin irritations;
• tea tree oil is used for conditioning the skin to be effective in mild dandruff;
• benzyl, shampoos and ointments sulfur-based effective against yeasts.
• zinc peritonitis, is assigned as an antifungal and antibacterial agent.

Medications

Seborrhea of ​​the skin (photo to help determine the stage of irritation), its treatment is aimed at reducing inflammation, itching removal.

Drugs offered by doctors for the treatment of seborrhea:

drugs group	name	Price in rubles.
glucocorticoids	cefazolin	120
prednisolone	150
ketoconazole	200
clotrimazole	40
fluconazole	150
calcineurin inhibitors	pimecrolimus	1 thousand.
tacrolimus	100-200
antifungal shampoos	Nizoral	500
Lopraks	300
antihistamines	diazolin	120
suprastin	200
loratadine	250
Antibiotics (in the case of additional bacterial infection)	metronidazole	50
oletetrin	200
Shampoos fungicidal, keratolytic	Soultz Keto Plus, based on zinc	300 350

You can use lotions, creams, serums:

1. Emei, drug serum, which consists of natural substances, willow bark, St. John's wort, calamus. With normal serum skin microflora, sebaceous glands. The price of the drug - from 200 to 350 rubles.
2. lotion Belosalik. The active substance of the preparation - salicylic acid. Acts on the skin as a keratolytic agent, maintains an acidic environment. Price - from 150 to 400 (depending on the bottle volume).
3. lotion Bifon. In it is the active ingredient bifonazole, the active antifungal agent. Price - from 1 thousand. rub.
4. ointment Mikoket. Based agent ketoconazole, quickly improves skin, is safe for pregnant women. Price - 150 rubles.
5. Skin-Cap Cream. The composition is zinc pyrithione, cream relieves itching, irritation, promotes rapid regeneration of the skin. Price - from 1 thousand. rub.

When uncomplicated seborrhea prescribe washing the aqueous solutions containing:

• borax;
• 1-2% sodium thiosulfate solution;
• soda;
• potash alum;
• 2% zinc pyrithione.

It is useful to carry out wiping with:

• estrone alcohol solution;
• salicylic;
• boric acid.

People who are prone to oily face, it is recommended to wipe the face disinfectants: alcohol and water. We should not always use medicated shampoos, they should be alternated with the usual. A course of treatment shampoos should be no more than 8-9 weeks.

Applied on their heads must be coupled with a foam shampoo, keep the hair for 4-5 min., Then rinse.

When dry seborrhea disease it is advisable to use alkaline detergents, which are well disinfected the skin and enhance the exfoliating effect: Derkos, Selezhal, Sebozol. With the increased secretion of the sebaceous glands apply anti-seborrhoeic agents, removing the lipid film surface to the scalp: Kertiol S, Saliker, Kerium gel.

Widely used in the treatment of ointments, combining substances that reduce inflammation and vitamins. Radevit ointment containing in addition to nutrients, vitamins A, E and D. After the onset of remission period should carefully take care of the skin of the body and head. Apply at this time to be a mild shampoo that does not affect the pH of the skin surface.

funds are used:

• Ekoderm.
• PH balance.
• Epigenes.

During this period, it is recommended every 2 weeks using antifungal drugs. You must know that in dry seborrhea type should not use funds from the drying effect. In the case of greasy seborrhea use a zinc-based ointment, in the case of mixed form is better to apply an ointment based on tar.

Traditional methods

Anti-seborrhoeic agents can be made at home from natural products.

This can be ointments, tinctures, decoctions for external application:

1. Greasy form of seborrhea can be treated with fresh cucumbers. To do this, grind 200 g of cucumber, mixed with 100 g of shredded willow bark, add a little raspberry leaf. Pour mixture 2 l of water, put on fire and boil for 20-25 minutes. After cooling, the mixture was applied to the scalp as a compress come used as rinsing solution after washing.
2. Composition of nettle leaves, rhizome. Take 100 g nettle, add thereto 10 g calamus, 50 g water, 30 g of 70% alcohol. All insist 5-6 days. Then use as a medicament, rubbing into the scalp 1 time per day.
3. Ointment on the basis of fresh burdock root, walnut leaves, marigold flowers, oak bark. All taken in the ratio 2: 1: 1: 1, wherein 2 - burdock root. Composition pour sunflower oil, 250 g, boiled at low heat for 15-20 minutes. After this dish, which was cooked mixture, wrapped a warm towel and leave to languish at night. On the morning of the infusion. The ointment is used daily, causing the skin in the evening.
4. Apple vinegar. In ½ cup of water add 2 tbsp. l. vinegar. Moisten a cotton swab into a solution and applied to inflamed sites. Leave for 5-19 min., Then rinse with warm water.
5. Apple cider vinegar can be taken orally. Begin to take it for 1 hour. l. in a week. The following week, the dose was increased to 2 hours. l., and so gradually adjusted to 1 st dose. l. Take the vinegar in the morning, every day.
6. Sea salt. Better use of the Dead Sea salt, it contains less sodium chloride compared with conventional sea salt. In the 2 cups of water is added 1 tbsp. l. salt mixture was stirred. Is applied to the skin, the affected seborrhea. When applying the solution will be felt burning. Lotion kept on the skin for 10-15 min., And then washed with cold water. This procedure should be repeated daily for 2 weeks.
7. Well to gel with aloe vera, printed on the skin. It reduces redness, itching, gives a feeling of coolness.
8. Daily desirable to take a supplement of fish oil, 2 capsules, one in the morning and the other - in the evening.

And also well help with seborrhea herbal preparations:

• sea ​​buckthorn oil;
• Burr oil;
• decoction of tansy;
• meadowsweet extract of the root;
• decoction of St. John's wort;
• decoction of oak bark and leaves of the walnut.

Other methods

As part of the comprehensive treatment of the doctors suggest the use of physiotherapy:

• Cryo. Local effects on the seborrheic areas of the scalp. Using an applicator dipped in liquid nitrogen, is held massage at which improves microcirculation, relieve itching.
• Darsonvalization. With this method affect the scalp high-frequency currents.

Also invited to:

• UV irradiation;
• ozone therapy;
• magneto-laser therapy.

For selective phototherapy treatment is used, with which a narrow spectrum rays carried healthy skin. People who are prone to oily useful sunbathing.

possible complications

Dandruff, oily hair, itching, these unpleasant symptoms can cause psychological damage to the person, lower the quality of life, self-esteem. Seborrhea may be complicated by attaching a secondary infection, yeast fungi, streptococcus, immunity to external factors and systemic medications.

Seborrhea on the face, the body, its stages, can be determined by the features of the photographs in the article, but it is not recommended to start treatment on their own. In any case, you must consult a dermatologist, because the disease is often a precipitating factor in the development of allergies.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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