SEBORRHOEIC DERMATITUS HAIR LOSS (ECZEMA HAIR LOSS)

Seborrhoeic dermatitus is an inflammation condition that is seen as areas of redness covered by large, yellow, greasy scales, which may be diffusely spread over the scalp. It may extend beyond the margins of the hair onto the forehead, behind the ears and onto the posterion neck. Scarring and redness may be seen in the beard, ears, naso labial fold (both sides of nose), chest and groin.

Seborrhoeic dermatitus is associated with oilness, which is caused when sebum is acted upon by the yeast, pitrosporum ovale, which is fond in the skin. This results in iching, scaling and redness. Scaling or a dry scalp described by most people can in fact be caused by oilness.

The cause of this condition is unknown but genetic factor is certainly implicated. Androgen production plays a part, which occurs in infants with cradle cap who are under the influence of maternal androgens, and re-appears later in puberty when sebaceous activity has been re-established.

The severity of the condition varies from one individual to another. Lifestyle factors such as stress and dietary factors may also cause the condition to flare up.

Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis is directed towards reducing both the scale and inflammation. Frequent (daily) shampooing is essential and the amount of time that the medicated shampoo stays on the scalp is less important than the frequency it is used.

There can be many reasons for hair loss please click on the links below to read about hair loss causes.

Celiac Disease associated Alopecia Hair Loss	Psoriasis Hair Loss
Diffuse Hair Loss	Scalp Ring Worm Hair Loss
Female Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)	Scarring Alopecia Hair Loss
Folliculitis Decalvans Hair Loss	Scleroderma Hair Loss
Folliculitis Hair Loss	Seborrhoeic Dermatitus / Eczema Hair Loss
Lichen Planopilaris Hair Loss	Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss
Lichen Planus Hair Loss	Trichotillomania Hair Loss
Lupus Hair Loss