Seborrheic eczema
Created: 03.08.2023
Updated: 22.12.2023
Approved by: General Practitioner, Dr Binita Parmar
Seborrheic eczema is a chronic skin condition occurring in young children and adults often between the ages of 30 and 40 years of age.
Symptoms
Seborrheic eczema is easily recognisable by flaky/scaly eczema that is yellow or white with red skin underneath. Seborrheic eczema occurs in areas with a lot of sebaceous glands, such as the scalp, nose, face, armpits or groin, but can also occur in skin folds.
Cause
No one is quite sure why seborrheic dermatitis occurs. It may be related to a fungal infection of the skin and genetic or environmental factors are also suspected to be involved.
Treatment
The usual treatment is topical treatment with antifungal and anti-inflammatory creams. Shampoo with coal tar can also help.
How Dr. Dropin can help you
At Dr.Dropin you can come to experienced dermatologists who can diagnose and treat all skin disorders. Dr.Dropin is committed to offering good skin services at a fixed and predictable price, and with a short waiting time. For assessment and treatment of seborrheic eczema, you can book an appointment for a physical consultation, or get help through a video or image consultation.
