Seborrhea

The seborrheic process (seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis) is a chronic and common skin disease that can manifest itself in the form of flaking, itching, redness and the appearance of large or small white or yellow spots, as well as pellets and other elements. This syndrome is often secondary to other diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and others.

Seborrheic processes can affect various parts of the body, but most often they are localized on the face, neck, chest, back, buttocks, knees and elbows. Most often, men over 25 years of age suffer from seboreid, but this disease can occur in people of different ages and both sexes. Pregnant women and teenagers are also at risk.

The causes of seborrheic syndrome are not fully understood, but they are based on disturbances in the process of detachment of keratinized skin cells. According to one hypothesis, disruption of the migration of the stratum corneum on the abdomen may be due to a change in the rate of exfoliation. In addition, there are some physiological and stress factors that can cause the development of this pathology, such as growth hormone, stress, lack of vitamins and others. Some doctors believe that fungi and viruses can provoke seborrhea.

Treatment of seborrhea comes down to eliminating the root cause, which arises as a result of hormonal, parasitic, infectious or other changes. To relieve symptoms, dermatovenerologists prescribe medication, physiotherapy (including medicinal baths) and skin care using special cosmetics, depending on the cause.