[Misc] Guide to seborrheic dermatitis

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What is seborrheic dermatitis?It is a red, itchy, scaly, flaky rash that I commonly found on the scalp, or nose and surrounds. It looks similar to eczema or other dermatitis conditions. Here is an image of what a mild-serious case may look like.What causes seborrheic dermatitis?Nobody really knows, however it is believed to be an inflammatory reaction to high amounts of Malassezia yeast. As with many skin conditions lots of factors can inflame this condition; alcohol, stress, drug use, poor hygiene, cold/dry weather, and other medication.TreatmentsI'm going to list what I tried and how it worked for me - please note that this doesn't mean they will/won't work for you, different things work for different people.ClotrimazoleWhen I was told it was a fungal issue I used this OTC anti-fungal. It did nothing. Might have made it worse. I've since learned that ketocanozole is typically recommended but I did not try this. Zinc pyrithione and selenium sulfide may also be used.KeratolyticsI used clearasil pads that have salicylic acid (2.0%) in them. This helped remove the scaly skin but did not solve the issue at all. Tried the pimple cream too but that's also just salicylic acid so same results.Benzoyl PeroxideThis is an acne treatment cream. I thought it might work. It made the skin more dry but did reduce the redness. So yeah don't do this.Salt bathsThis worked surprisingly well. By washing my face thoroughly with warm water, than mixing in a tablespoon of salt into warm water and washing my face with that for a couple minutes, and then washing with cold to close the pores I saw a reduction in redness and less scaly skin. However, it's salt. Shit dries out your entire face and makes it feel tight.HydrocortisoneWorked magic. Applied in the morning, applied at night. Woke up with a clear face. Legitimately the best treatment I tried. A 1% cream is OTC so you do not need to see a doctor. This is my recommended treatment.MoisturizersOne issue with this type of skin condition is that it causes dry skin, so you want to moisturize, however a lot of moisturizers contain oils that will cause the condition to flare up, leaving you with even more dry skin.You need to look for a moisturizer without oil if possible. Glycol, glycerine, mineral oils, and vegtable oils (sometimes listed as an acid) are all very common in moisturizers, even the 'all natural' ones because these are natural ingredients. Avoid them.Dimethicone will not do well with your skin as it traps moisture in, but accelerated fungus growth. On the other hand parabens can help your skin, despite being quite harsh.Shop around and find what works.ConclusionThis is just my experience, and is not a conclusive guide by any stretch. Hopefully this can help someone out there fix their skin!
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