How Do I Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Face?
Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis on the face differs from treatment of seborrheic dermatitis elsewhere. A less potent form of steroid cream should be applied to the face to combat the disease. While treating seborrheic dermatitis on the face will clear it up, there is no cure for the condition, and it may return at a later date. Several factors can cause seborrheic dermatitis on the face. An overgrowth of a type of yeast known as malassezia on particularly oily parts of the face, such as the T-zone between a person’s eyebrows, can lead to seborrheic dermatitis. The condition can also be exacerbated when a person is undergoing stress or is overtired. Many cases of seborrheic dermatitis on the face clear up in warmer seasons only to return in cold weather. Diseases that damage the nervous system, such as Parkinson’s, can also lead to seborrheic dermatitis, as can stress conditions such as a heart attack or conditions in which a patient’s immune system is suppressed, such as HIV.
