General Health Information

Seborrheic dermatitis is an unfamiliar scientific name of a skin disease known as cradle
crap or dandruff among adults. Common affected area is on the scalp and is
characterized by flakes and itch. But for some extent, it can be present in the
shoulders. Aside from scalp, there are cases where it is visible in the face
and torso. Spots include also the creases and folds of the skin like elbows and
knees, and even in the groin. Some infants develop this skin disease within the
first three months, while in adults; its target age is within 30 to 60 years
old. Men are more vulnerable to it than women. The cause of seborrheic
dermatitis is not yet discovered. Professionals believed that infant case is
different from that of the adult. It is also inferred that hormones and skin
condition greatly affects its occurrence. Patients of Parkinson’s disease and
those who are enduring seizure had become so vulnerable with the disease. Age
and areas affected matters on the treatment procedure. In infants,
non-medicated shampoo and mild brush are being use to remove flakes in scalp.
For adults, medicated shampoo and coal tar will do. For other body areas, it is
advisable to use steroid topical creams.