Prescription-Strength Treatments for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Scalp Eczema
Seborrheic dermatitis affects a much smaller percent of the population (approximately 2%) than dandruff and is characterized by severe flaking, inflammation, redness and itchiness. It is a very easily treatable condition. Seborrhea commonly manifests itself as a red, scaly, itchy rash most commonly seen on the scalp, sides of the nose, eyebrows, eyelids, skin behind the ears, and middle of the chest. Seborrheic dermatitis can also effect the navel (belly button), buttocks, skin folds under the arms, axillary regions, breasts, and groin, or other places where there are flaps of skin. Causes of seborrheic dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis can occur within patients that have neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Patients recovering from traumatic events such as heart attacks can develop seborrheic dermatitis. People in hospitals or nursing homes and people with immune system disorders can more prone to the disease. Most research will support the theory that a microorganism called "pityrosporum ovale", which is normally present in the skin, but can begin to feed on the dead skin cells and cause a rapid shedding of the skin, which appears as large, oily flakes and causes a red, itchy scalp. Normally, the skin will shed every 28 days, but this microorganism can cause the skin to shed every 7-21 days, like dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can also be called "Cradle Crap" and can occur in small infants. Seborrheic Dermatitis treatment: Seborrheic dermatitis can be easily treated with our DHS Tar shampoo, which contains a 2.9% solution of coal tar. Our coal tar formula is as effective as prescription brands, yet costs about 1/3rd as much. We recommend purchasing our DHS Tar formula in an 8 oz bottle, which should last about a month. We also offer our DHS Tar Gel formula, which contains a citrus fragrance (since tar can have an odor associated with it). You should start seeing results with our tar formula within a few days of treatment. You should notice the scales begin to disappear and the scalp should become soft. Unlike with psoriasis, you don't have to worry about building up a tolerance to shampoo treatments that include salicylic acid and ketoconazole.
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