What is Seborrheic Eczema?

What is seborrheic eczema?

Seborrheic (oily) eczema, just like psoriasis, is mostly seen on the scalp, face, eyebrows, around the nose and inside and outside of the ears. It is a type of eczema that appears as yellow dandruff-like crusts on pink red areas.

What causes seborrheic eczema?

Seborrheic eczema normally lives harmlessly on our skin. It is thought to be caused by the body's immune system overreacting to the fungus called malaszeisa. It mostly affects the scalp. It is called seborrheic because it is usually seen in the oily parts of the skin.

What are the symptoms of seborrheic eczema?

The symptoms of seborrheic eczema vary from patient to patient. While symptoms increase in cold and dry weather, complaints decrease in hot weather. In addition, the stress level of the patient may cause the symptoms of seborrheic eczema to increase.

• Dandruff on the scalp, moustache, beard and eyebrows

• Yellowish skin. colored crusts 

• Skin redness

• Itching 

How does seborrheic eczema occur?

Although the cause of seborrheic eczema is not yet fully explained, it occurs when the body overreacts to the malasseiza fungus that lives on the skin.

Who gets it?

It is seen in approximately 5% of the population. However, most patients are not aware of this condition.

Is it hereditary? Can it be transmitted from person to person?

Seborrheic eczema is not a hereditary disease. It is not possible to transmit from person to person.

What are the risk factors?

• Presence of diseases such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis

• Having diseases that affect the immune system, such as HIV, Parkinson's disease and organ transplantation

• Neurological and psychiatric diseases such as Parkinson's disease and depression

• Use of drugs such as interferon, lithium or psoralen

• Stress

• Hormone changes

• Intense chemical exposure

What should patients pay attention to?

• Find and avoid factors that increase eczema.

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• Wash your hair with warm water. Washing with hot or cold water may dry your skin and cause irritation.

• Do not scratch your skin. Scratching will increase irritation and worsen your symptoms.

• Avoid using a hair dryer. Dry your hair softly on a towel.

• Make sure the hair care products you use are odorless and non-irritating.

• Avoid stress. . You can do breathing exercises and meditation.

• Take care to rest as fatigue and emotional stress may increase your complaints.

 

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