Seborrheic Eczema

Seborrheic eczema is a skin inflammation that predominantly occurs on the scalp and face in adults. Since the eczema component is sometimes absent or only weakly pronounced, it is often referred to as seborrheic dermatitis. Typical are redness and fine scaling in the area of the nasolabial fold, chin, forehead, eyebrows, ears, and hairy scalp.

Relief of itching

Reduction of red spots on the face

Reduction of dandruff

Regulation of sebum production

Cause & Treatment

In the development of seborrheic eczema, a connection between hereditary overproduction of sebum (seborrheic component) in combination with increased occurrence of naturally occurring skin yeasts (Malassezia furfur, Candida albicans), but also bacteria, is assumed.

Seborrheic eczema of the newborn usually appears as early as one week after birth as so-called “cradle cap” and heals spontaneously at the latest after a few months.

In adults (usually from the 3rd decade of life), there is usually an infestation of the seborrheic areas – those with a high density of sebaceous glands – such as hairy scalp, forehead, eyebrows, nasolabial fold, or behind the ears.

How Is Seborrheic Eczema Treated?

In adults, the disease is successfully treated with modern local therapies. These include regular use of antimycotic, i.e., antifungal, shampoos and washing solutions for the head area, or ointments and washing solutions for the body area.

In inflammatory manifestations with redness and itching, glucocorticoids can also be used in the short term or at intervals.