Fat seborrhea of ​​the scalp: symptoms and treatment - detailed information

Seborrhea is one of the most common skin and scalp diseases that is characterized by the appearance of a crust, hair loss, itching and other cosmetic defects. Disease is one of the subspecies of dermatitis, but it can easily give in to treatment with the rapid onset of therapy. Under such conditions, there will be no scars and scars from the seborrhea.

Concept and types of seborrhea of ​​the scalp

Seborrheic eczema, which is the second name of the pathology, represents a disruption in the work and secretion of sebaceous glands. In case of sebum, there may be too much or too little. Additionally, the chemical formula of secretion is completely changed. Because of this, the pores, dirt and sebum are highly damaged, their space is blocked and they do not allow passage of nutrient and moisturizing microelements. At the site of the disease localization dangerous bacteria begin to spread, the metabolism of tissues is disrupted.

Based on existing symptoms and the type of manifestation, specialists distinguish three types of pathology.

1. Dry type. In such a course of the disease, the patient almost does not develop sebum. The skin becomes thin, gradually dry scales appear on it, cracks, painful localization of bacteria can be observed. The hair is exposed to a strong cross-section, can begin to fall out and become brittle.
2. Bold type. With this course of the disease, sebum is produced in huge quantities, which causes the formation of a large and thick crust. Seborrhea plaques have the size of large flakes and can separate themselves. With oily seborrhea, the curls also suffer greatly. They quickly become dirty, sticky and require additional care.
3. Mixed type. In such a course of the pathology, the disease may take part in part of the fatty or dry eczema, which can significantly complicate the diagnosis of the disease.

Attention! !!The exact diagnosis can be made only by a dermatologist or trichologist. In this case, the expert carefully examines the localization of bacteria, and then, if necessary, prescribes a direction for scraping. After this manipulation, the diagnosis is made with 100% certainty.

Next we will consider the eczema of a fatty type, as well as the ways of its treatment by medical and folk remedies.

The causes of seborrhea of ​​the fatty type

The main causes of the development of the disease are the following factors

1. Disorders in the level of the hormonal background. This can happen because of insufficient work of the endocrine system, during pregnancy, menopause and even because of decreased immunity.
2. Diseases of the reproductive system. It can be caused by infections, bacteria and injuries.
3. Immediate problems in the functioning of the thyroid gland and the entire endocrine system. Most often the problem manifests itself after 30 years.
4. Neurological or psychological disorders, including depression and serious mental illness.
5. Diseases of the intestines and stomach. They can be temporary and permanent. Especially susceptible to seborrhoeic eczema patients with chronic inflammation, including ulcers and gastritis.
6. Excessive vitaminization or mineralization associated with incorrect dosages of substances.
7. Insufficient amount of vitamins and minerals due to inaccuracies in nutrition or the use of poor-quality food.
8. Diseases of the immune system, including HIV and AIDS.
9. Lack of basic personal hygiene or neglect of skin and hair care.

Especially strongly begins the skin to suffer from strong psychological and emotional stress. Stress changes the entire composition of sebaceous secretion, which provokes a large amount of sebum. Most of the composition is occupied by harmful yeast fungi - Pitirosporum.

Attention! !!Yeast fungi cause the skin to completely break down the protective layer. Even the slightest damage begins to lead to inflammation and the appearance of suppuration.

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Symptoms of the disease and its manifestation

As with any disease, oily seborrhea manifests itself as a series of characteristic symptoms:

• increased head fatiness, which may not pass even after thorough washing with soap;
• thin, fast gliding curls, quite often they come to an obscene appearance in a few hours after washing or putting on a headdress;
• appearance on the skin near the hairline or directly below it pink, yellow or white locations;
• appearance of dandruff with large flakes that easily fall off and fall on surrounding things and clothes;
• there is no possibility for a long time to keep fluffiness and grooming of hair in a hairdress even without wearing headdresses.

It is possible to suspect early development of this type of eczema by the small yellowish localizations under the hair. Over time, these locations begin to grow in width and form huge spots on which plaques form. Already during this period of the disease formation the patient suffers from constant itching, irritation and strong fat content.

The most dangerous consequences of the lack of treatment for fatty eczema - baldness and loss of a large number of hair. At the same time, it will not be possible to restore the head of hear, only expensive procedures for transplantation can help. Also on the head can be formed large pockets of the disease with suppuration, which will gradually destroy protective functions and can lead to the development of dangerous infections.

Attention! !!If you do not notice the formation of plaques in time, they begin to seize skin areas near the hairline, in the ear folds and even on the neck.

Treatment of seborrhoeic fattype

The cause should be eliminated from the main factor that provoked it. Be sure to undergo a complete examination and pass tests for hormones and biochemistry. A simple, at first glance, disease can lead to dangerous suppuration and the formation of plaques and hard-to-remove crusts. Sometimes in order to eliminate the underlying disease, in-patient treatment with the involvement of several specialists is required.

In addition, with a fatty type of eczema, a corrective diet is mandatory. The patient should completely abandon such products as fried, overly salty, spicy dishes. They adversely affect the work of the digestive tract, which in turn provokes problems with metabolic processes in the skin. At the same time, the diet is supplemented with a lot of green fruits, vegetables, low-fat meat, dairy and sour-milk drinks and foods. They not only improve the work of the intestines, but also remove toxins.

Attention! !!If the patient has previously experienced an allergy to one of the products, during the treatment it is also deprived of honey, seaweed, seafood and citrus fruits. Only in this way such patients can enter the stage of remission and complete recovery.

Medical treatment of oily seborrhea

This type of treatment includes several types of drugs. Necessarily appoint or nominate medicines which adjust work of a gastrointestinal tract and help to digest food. Their use helps to balance the vitamin and mineral balance. These drugs include Festal, Pancreatin and Omeprazole.

With a constant nervous tension, you should drink a good soothing. Well from this side, Sedavit, Novopassit, Racium and even the usual Valerian officinalis have proven. Such drugs are taken by courses.

Aggressive drugs, which include corticosteroids, are prescribed for a strong inflammatory and infectious process in the tissues of the localization of seborrhea and the whole body. Drugs of this group should be taken strictly according to the prescribing physician's prescription, which prescribes dosage after a personal examination and a state of assessment of kidney and heart function.

Alcohol tinctures, including salicylic acid, can only help in rare cases. About their possibility of use should be asked by the attending physician, since from them there can be great harm. Acid and alcohol damage the skin and violate the natural production of sebaceous secretion.

The effectiveness of drugs and their side effects in treatment is shown in the table below.

medicament	Image	Efficiency	Side effects
Festal		85%	Nausea
Pancreatin		85-87%	Nausea, allergic reaction
Sedavit		92%	sleepiness, lack of concentration
Ratsium		95%	not observed for
alcoholateexternal use		45%	Skin condition worsened, plaques became larger
Pharmacy shampoos 911 and its analogs		30%	Not observed
Zinc ointment		56%	Irritation to

Attention! !!To fix the result from the use of drugs you can drink a course of brewer's yeast. They have a beneficial effect on all body systems, purify the bloodstream and enhance immunity.

Folk methods of treatment of oily seborrhea

Soap soap

At the stage of acute manifestation, it can be used every day until the main manifestation of eczema will not pass. Tar soap allows you to remove high fat content, dry the formed plaques. They themselves will begin to fall off, allowing the skin to breathe and restore hairs.

Once acute manifestations have passed, the use of tar should be reduced to three, and then to two times a week. Additionally, soap of this type removes inflammation and disinfects the skin. As soon as it was soaped, it is necessary to rub the appeared foam with neat movements into the skin and wait 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and do not use any other shampoos and soaps.

Burdock oil

It helps not only to remove the formed crust, but also to improve the condition of the hairline. Apply burdock oil to clean hair, massage movements rubbing it deep into the skin. Be sure to treat them with eyebrows and a site around the growth of hair. To the medium absorbed and softened the crust, it should be left on the head for 3-4 hours.

Be sure to cover with a towel or cellophane, this will create a greenhouse effect and will increase the removal of plaques. You can use burdock three times a week, for the subsequent prevention will be enough one or two sessions.

Castor oil

Take 15 ml of castor oil and beat with one egg yolk to a foaming condition. The resulting mixture is applied strictly to the roots and eczema-affected areas. Be sure to cover your head with a warm kerchief or any other material. Castor oil should be aged for 30-40 minutes and washed off first with shampoo, and then apply moisturizing balm. After castor oil, it is also possible to remove dead flakes by means of a small crest.

Sodium salt

Use this recipe is strictly once a week, so as not to damage the already suffering skin. Be sure to pre-wash your hair and wash it off with warm water, so that the cake a little away. Even on a wet head is applied a salt of fine or medium grinding, which is rubbed softly into the roots with soft massage movements. Additionally, the blood flow improves. You can not use this recipe if there are small wounds or cuts on the head or on the adjacent areas.

Attention! !!Home prescriptions can be used as monotherapy if the disease is not yet pronounced and can be eliminated without medication. You can be sure of this only after visiting a dermatologist.

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Fat seborrhea in newborns

In young children up to 6-12 months of age, this form of the disease is a natural process associated with the restructuring of the body and the adjustment of the hormonal background. But at the same time you can not start the disease and it is worth using sparing methods to eliminate it. If the baby is breastfed, it is necessary to establish a healthy diet. A woman should not eat too spicy, salty and sweet food.

In addition, every day, before bathing, treat the baby's head with any vegetable oil, you can take even sunflower. After an hour, carefully removed small scales or a special brush comb out scales that have retired. Wash your head in the usual way.

If you can not defeat seborrheic eczema for up to a year, you must have a mandatory consultation with a dermatologist and an allergist. Most likely, the baby will need an adjustment of nutrition and the appointment of light herbal soothing infusions.

As soon as you have signs of the disease, or the scalp of the scalp has changed, you should immediately contact a dermatologist. Sometimes, under the symptoms of seborrhea of ​​a fatty type, allergic dermatitis and the initial stage of psoriasis may be concealed. Only careful care of one's health will quickly stop the pathology and raise immunity.