1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ftALMlk40S"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/seborrheic-dermatitis/">Seborrheic dermatitis</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/seborrheic-dermatitis/embed/#?secret=ftALMlk40S" width="600" height="338" title="“Seborrheic dermatitis” — Glossary" data-secret="ftALMlk40S" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> An irritation to the scalp caused by excess oil secreted by glands at the hair roots.A chronic skin disease associated with overactivity of the sebaceous glands and greasy scales on the scalp (cradle cap or dandruff), eyelids (blepharitis), or other parts of the skin. Treatment includes medicated shampoos, corticosteroids, antibiotics, and the treatment of any underlying disorder (e.g., diabetes mellitus or allergic reaction) causing the condition.A chronic, benign (not cancerous) skin condition characterized by red, greasy skin covered with yellowish or white flaky scales. Inflammation occurs in areas having the greatest number of sebaceous (oil-producing) glands in the skin. Seborrheic dermatitis may begin in infancy as cradle cap, return in adolescence when the sebaceous glands become more active, and persist throughout life. Seborrheic dermatitis commonly affects the scalp (as dandruff), the area between the eyebrows, the sides of the nose, the area behind or just inside the ears, the chest, and the groin.Skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands. It is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness.This term covers a group of skin disorders all of which have the same constitutional pattern, namely the seborrheic state. Acne rosacea, acne vulgaris, pityriasis capitis, pityriasis corporis, and pityriasis rosea are included in this group, and are dealt with under those headings. Seborrheic dermatitis is associated with a scurfy scalp and may vary from an acute disorder to a long, drawn-out, chronic one. The eruption may be widespread on the trunk and limbs, consisting of round and oval scaling red areas, which are irritable and tend to form small blisters or plaques of thickened skin. The acute stage is treated with bland preparations, such as calamine liniment, or creams or pastes, some of which contain tar; and the chronic stage with preparations containing sulphur and salicylic acid. Attention has also to be paid to the general health, diet, psychological influences, climate, and the nature of the employment. Humidity, heat, and dust may have an effect on the skin, so that work underground in coal mines or residence in tropical and subtropical climates are contraindicated. Many patients have anxiety states which need treatment by mild sedatives and psychotherapy. Disturbances of the endocrine glands occur, therefore thyroid extract and estrogen hormone have a place in the treatment of seborrheic skin disorders. A diet rich in protein and vitamins with restricted starches, sugars, and fats should be adopted. Dental hygiene is important, and so is the treatment of nose and throat infections.