Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation that causes redness and peeling of the epidermis: let’s see in which areas of the body it tends to form more frequently.

Seborrheic dermatitis: in which areas of the body it forms

Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation that affects the skin, causing redness and peeling of the epidermis, often accompanied by itching or discomfort.

The underlying causes of the symptoms of this type of dermatitis are basically 2,

1. excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands;
2. a too rapid cell turnover.

Seborrheic dermatitis will therefore tend to form in areas of the body where there are many sebaceous glands : this dermatitis very frequently affects the scalp , in particular at the hairline in the forehead , temples and neck area .

Often other areas in which seborrheic dermatitis can form concern the face, particularly the eyebrow area, nose and upper lip.

In fact, seborrheic dermatitis normally affects the scalp and face ; in men it affects the entire area where the beard grows. It is not uncommon for seborrheic dermatitis to also form in other areas of the body such as the chest, armpits or groin and genital area .

In some people, seborrheic dermatitis tends to get worse during the winter months , but in other people the inflammation can worsen in the summer , due to the increased production of sebum by the glands.

Seborrheic dermatitis: how to intervene on the affected areas of the body

Seborrheic dermatitis occurs on the face and scalp due to the increased activity of the sebaceous glands combined with too fast cell renewal.

These two factors are in turn caused by hormonal activity and a predisposition and the disease tends to worsen in case of unbalanced diet, psychophysical stress and high temperatures.

To calm the symptoms caused by seborrheic dermatitis that affects the face , you can use natural remedies based on Aloe vera, lavender essential oil and tea tree essential oil .

These 3 natural ingredients, mixed in the moment, can relieve the itching, redness and scaling caused by seborrheic dermatitis: you can use a teaspoon of pure aloe vera gel and add a drop of each essential oil and massage the mixture on the face or body like a normal moisturizer.

For seborrheic dermatitis that affects the scalp , choose a mild shampoo that contains essential oils of lavender , tea tree or sage : the same ingredients are useful when included in lotions, masks and packs dedicated to the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. scalp.

Do not forget to follow a healthy and balanced diet and a lifestyle that ensures a good level of physical activity and rest.

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