Will seborrhoeic dermatitis go away?

Will Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Go Away?

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
June 15, 2021 , Last updated: September 5, 2024

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is an extremely common scalp condition that affects up to 40% of the population worldwide. (Source: The National Center for Biotechnology Information) The seborrhoeic dermatitis symptoms are primarily characterized by a red rash and scaling. Occasionally, it can even become weepy and oozy. In adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis commonly affects areas like the scalp, outer ear, forehead, and eyebrows.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis symptoms

Some of the common seborrheic dermatitis scalp symptoms are as follows:

  • Severe itching and redness of the scalp
  • Excessive white or yellow flakes, powdery flakes on the scalp that fall on the shoulders
  • Associated hair loss
  • Acceleration of the onset of pattern hair loss or baldness
  • The humid, gluey, and oily appearance of the hair and scalp

Other seborrheic dermatitis signs and symptoms can occur on various parts of the body such as:

  • In the middle part of the chest
  • Around the navel
  • Buttocks
  • Along the folds of the underarms and legs
  • Around the groin region
  • Under the breasts

Seborrhoeic dermatitis causes

The factors that trigger seborrhoeic dermatitis are:

  • Stress
  • Genetics
  • Certain medical conditions and medicines
  • Cold, dry weather
  • An immune system response

Yeast or fungus called Malassezia is present in the oil secretion on the skin

Will seborrhoeic dermatitis go away?

Will seborrhoeic dermatitis ever go away?

What becomes a concern with scalp conditions is whether or not the problem will go away or we need to endure it for the rest of our lives. As a chronic disease that involves oil glands within our body, clearing up seborrheic dermatitis might not be very simple. Nevertheless, this is treatable. Timely seborrheic dermatitis treatment in the case of excessive infection can help in achieving faster and long-lasting results.

Homeopathy is an excellent treatment option for seborrheic dermatitis, at all stages. Homeopathic remedies offer symptomatic relief without any side effects. Homeopathy treats the root cause of the problem. Thus, it reduces the likelihood of recurrence.

A prospective observational study revealed that there was a significant reduction in the severity of seborrhoeic dermatitis in patients taking homeopathic treatment. (Source: The Charitè University Medical Centre) Patients were able to reduce their dependence on conventional treatment when treated with homeopathic medicines.

At Dr Batra's®️, we have a positive treatment outcome rate of 96.6% in treating hair loss and related disorders like seborrhoeic dermatitis. Book an online appointment with us for effective seborrheic dermatitis treatment.

Dr. SAHA PIYALI
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Dr. SAHA PIYALI

BHMS

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