Seborrheic eczema

Seborrheic eczema is very often misdiagnosed as 'dry skin'. This common type of eczema is not at all associated with dry skin. It's actually believed to be somehow related to genetics, although the relationship has yet to be defined. The symptoms include scaly skin that usually appears on top of the head and around the eyebrows, ears and nose, however, it can also appear on the chest.

It seems to be a skin condition that more often affects men than women and it doesn't usually become a problem until after puberty. After that however, seborrheic eczema flares frequently. Interestingly, it also appears in patients with some forms of mental or neurological issues such as mental retardation and Parkinson's disease.

To treat on the head, wash daily with shampoo that contains tar, salicylic acid, sulfur or selenium. For skin, apply hydrocortisone cream. Systemic antibiotics are sometimes prescribed as well.

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