Treatment of dry seborrhea and elimination of the causes of its occurrence

Seborrhea occurs when the sebaceous glands of the scalp are not functioning properly. Seborrhea comes in oily and dry types. Dry seborrhea is characterized by insufficient sebum production, because this imbalance causes dryness and tightness of the scalp, and flaking appears. The development of this disease is not associated with age: seborrhea can occur even in an infant. Most often the disease is localized on the scalp, but it happens that seborrhea affects the neck, face, and chest.

Peculiarities

Sebaceous ducts are present in any person. Their amount directly depends on age: in children and the elderly, sebum is secreted in small quantities, while the sebaceous glands of adults are fully activated.

In adolescents, the situation is different - during adolescence, too much sebum is released onto the surface of the skin, making the skin and hair shiny and unattractive.

Sebum, or sebum, in moderate quantities is essential for the human body. The secretion released protects the epidermis from drying out and penetration of microorganisms. There are different types of seborrhea, they differ from each other in the amount of sebum produced.

Types of seborrhea:

1. Oily seborrheic eczema. The oily form of the disease is characterized by increased sebum production. Vivid signs of thick seborrhea are oily hair, wet dandruff and a face shiny with grease.
2. Dry seborrhea. Many people mistake dry seborrheic dermatitis for normal dandruff. Small scales appear in the hair, the scalp constantly itches, and the hair becomes lifeless.
3. The mixed form of seborrhea occurs less frequently than other types of the disease. With mixed seborrhea, the hair may be oily with thick dandruff, and the epidermis of the face may be dry and cracked.

How to get rid of seborrheic skin dermatitis at home?

Treatment of dry seborrheic dermatitis is always carried out at home using medications prescribed by a doctor, antifungal shampoos and effective folk remedies. Additionally, diet therapy is carried out and physiotherapeutic methods are used.

Drug treatment

Drug treatment includes the use of antifungal drugs for topical use, hormonal and keratolytic agents, immunomodulators and vitamin complexes. All products can be found in almost every pharmacy and can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription.

Antifungal drugs

Dermatologists call the best drugs to combat fungal infections:

• Clotrimazole ointment;
• Bifonazole cream;
• Terbinafine ointment.

Hormonal, immunomodulators

In some cases, infected patients are prescribed hormonal drugs, which are fast-acting and highly effective. The most popular means are:

• Dermovate.
• Flucinar.
• Delors.

With weakened immunity, patients are prescribed immunomodulators that help increase the body's protective functions. The best drugs are:

• Immunal.
• Ergoferon.
• Kagocel.

Keratolytic drugs

You can stop hair loss and restore its structure, normalize the fat balance of the skin , relieve severe itching and a feeling of retraction with the help of keratolytic drugs.

You should use Kombutek or Pyrogenal - they have shown themselves to be effective in the treatment of dry seborrhea due to their composition and rapid action.

Vitamin complexes

Vitamins A, B, E and D help solve scalp problems. They can be taken separately, but dermatologists recommend purchasing a vitamin complex with a balanced composition - Vitrum or Duovit. The duration of the course of vitamin therapy is 3 months.

Important!

Brewer's yeast is also allowed to be used, however, after taking it, many patients experience increased appetite, which subsequently threatens weight gain.

Physiotherapy

You can quickly cope with the disease using physiotherapeutic methods - cryomassage, laser therapy or local darsonvalization .

Cryomassage

The procedure involves exposing the scalp to low temperatures. The affected areas are treated with a device with a nozzle through which liquid nitrogen comes out in the form of steam or a mixture of air and nitrogen.

Laser therapy

It is carried out using a directed laser beam of medium intensity. The technique is not used in cases of violation of the integrity of the skin and inflammatory processes.

Local darsonvalization

It is a treatment of the skin with high-frequency current that activates blood circulation in the cells. The procedure has a large list of contraindications that must be taken into account before starting treatment.

How to treat disease with shampoos

Shampoos will help eliminate the unpleasant symptomatic manifestations of dry seborrhea and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands:

• Nizoral.
• Friederm Zink.
• Ketozoral.
• Ducray.
• Sulsena.

You need to use one of the selected products regularly, after reading the instructions. Some products need to be used daily, but most often it is enough for the patient to use the drug 2 times a week.

Folk remedies

Alternative medicine recipes are used as aids. Medicines are easy to prepare yourself at home, because all the ingredients are available in every home.

Salt

3 tbsp. l. Mix salt with a small amount of water and carefully distribute the resulting mixture over the scalp. Massage the skin for at least 3 minutes, then wash off the salt.

Apple cider vinegar (6%)

After washing your hair with antifungal shampoo, apply a mixture of 500 ml of warm water and 2 tbsp to the scalp. l. apple cider vinegar at a concentration of 6%. Do not wash off the product.

Natural oils – castor, olive, burdock

Heat one of the selected oils in a water bath to a comfortable temperature and apply the product with light massaging movements to the scalp. After 20–30 minutes, the crusts should be carefully removed with a comb and your hair should be thoroughly washed with shampoo.

Tar soap

Apply soap foam to pre-moistened scalp. After 5 minutes, wash your hair well and dry your hair naturally without using a hair dryer.

Diet for illness

An important condition when undergoing a therapeutic course is adherence to a diet that will help speed up the healing process and improve the condition of the skin. To get the desired result, the patient will have to stop eating foods such as:

• bakery and confectionery products;
• potato dishes;
• semolina;
• preserves, jams, honey and chocolate;
• fast food and canned food;
• caviar;
• citrus;
• sweetened carbonated drinks and store-bought juices;
• alcohol.

Without fear, you can eat lean meat and fish, dairy products, fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits . Vegetable oils are also allowed in small quantities. It is better to drink clean water without gas - at least 1.5 liters per day.

Causes and symptoms

Dry seborrhea can occur under the influence of internal and external factors.

External causes of dry seborrhea:

• Frequent hair washing;
• Wearing tight hats;
• Hot air drying;
• Wrong shampoo;
• Incomplete rinsing of hair after washing;
• Frequent dyeing and perm.

Internal factors:

1. Weak immunity;
2. Malfunction of the digestive system;
3. Constant stress;
4. Overweight;
5. Fungal infection;
6. Hormonal dysfunction;
7. Immunodeficiency.

Symptoms of dry scalp dermatitis bring a lot of inconvenience to a person.

Signs of the disease:

• Dry epithelium covered with small cracks;
• The scalp is covered with dry white flakes;
• Curls become lifeless and brittle;
• The appearance of seboreids - affected areas of the skin with a pink tint;
• Severe scalp irritation.

At an advanced stage of the disease, sores and bloody crusts appear at the site of small cracks. Incorrect treatment or its complete absence can lead to serious consequences.

Features of treatment in children

For the treatment of dry seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in children, the following are used:

• keratolytic drugs;
• anti-inflammatory and restorative agents;
• vitamin and mineral complexes;
• warm compresses with oils (almond, olive or peach);
• antifungal shampoos intended for small children;
• antihistamines in tablet form.

Important!

All medications and treatment regimen are determined by the doctor. Self-prescription of medications is unacceptable, as this can lead to an allergic reaction or the development of complications.

Diagnosis and treatment

Only a specialist can make a correct diagnosis and choose a course of treatment based on an examination of the patient.

Diagnostic methods:

• History of illness;
• Laboratory examination of blood composition;
• Diagnostics of the thyroid gland;
• Blood test for hormone levels.

Dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp belongs to the category of diseases that, in the absence of medical care, become a chronic disease. The main goal of complex therapy is to identify the main cause of dry seborrhea and eliminate its symptoms.

Grandma's recipes

To treat dry seborrhea, you can use crushed hazelnut kernels mixed with water in a ratio of one to ten until smooth. This paste is rubbed into the roots. The course takes place twice a week, a total of twenty procedures.

How to treat dry seborrhea of ​​the head? Brilliant, an alcohol-containing cocktail with castor oil, has a beneficial effect. For dry skin, take forty milliliters of alcohol per sixty grams of castor oil; if the skin is prone to oiliness, you can take twenty grams of castor oil, and ninety milliliters of alcohol. Olive or cocoa oil is often added to brilliantine.

Therapeutic treatment

After the diagnosis of dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp is made, the patient is prescribed comprehensive treatment.

Types of therapeutic treatment:

• Elimination of chronic diseases of the digestive system.
• Strengthening the body's defenses.
• Physiotherapy: a relaxing scalp massage, a short stay under an ultraviolet lamp will speed up the healing process.
• A visit to a psychotherapist is necessary for frequent stress and depression.

Preparations with minoxidil

For dry seborrhea, Rogaine is effective. A drug based on minoxidil will help get rid of seborrhea. But the drug is not suitable for everyone, and it is important to use it in compliance with all recommendations. It is important to apply the product only to clean hair and dry skin. First, rinse your hands with cold water and dry thoroughly.

The required amount of the drug is either taken into the applicator, this is one milligram, twenty drops are dripped, or foam is squeezed out in a volume of half a mug. When applied, rub the product into problem areas. You can use other products only after Rogaine has completely dried, about twenty minutes or a little more. Evening application - a couple of hours before bedtime. Use on the recommendation of a specialist.

Results are not dependent on more frequent use or larger doses. There is no need to make up for missed procedures by doubling the amount for the next appointment. You just need to continue using it.

It is recommended to avoid contact of hair with water for half an hour after applying the product. Women should not use solutions for men, like the latest female forms of the drug. Finally, if treatment does not produce results after four months, you should consult a doctor, as the problem lies in another factor.

Drug therapy

Medical methods of combating dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp involve the use of various medications available in pharmacies.

Medical treatment options:

• If diagnostic results reveal a large amount of yeast fungus on the skin, the patient is prescribed antifungal drugs (Fluconazole and others).
• Anti-inflammatory agents are necessary for treating inflamed areas of the skin (Zinc and Salicylic ointments). (list of ointments for seborrhea)
• Antiseptics are needed when bleeding cracks appear.
• Antibiotics in the form of ointments are used if a bacterial infection is added to dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp.
• Hormonal drugs can quickly relieve the symptoms of dry seborrhea, but do not eliminate the cause of the disease. Due to the large list of side effects, hormonal ointments are prescribed for advanced forms of seborrheic dermatitis of the facial skin.
• Shampoos. Without medicated shampoos, it is difficult to get rid of dandruff caused by dry seborrhea. Now pharmacies offer a huge selection of cosmetics for the care of curls containing zinc, tar and ketoconazole: Nizoral, Sebozol, Sulsena and other drugs. The remedy should be used at least twice every 7 days for a long time.

What products are suitable?

Next, we’ll tell you how to get rid of dry dandruff using various means.

The general treatment tactics boils down to replenishing the lack of fat produced by the sebaceous glands, the secretion of which is characterized by increased viscosity, which increases the sensitivity and irritability of the skin.

To solve this problem, you can use special products: oils, shampoos, masks, pastes, ointments .

Important ! Using oils and oil-based creams helps a lot. After rubbing into the scalp, they are left for 10-20 minutes, having previously wrapped the hair, and then washed. It is important to carry out the procedure gently without damaging brittle hair. Excess oils should be avoided, as they disrupt sweating and thermoregulation and will accelerate hair contamination.

For this disease, oils from medicinal plants are used: sea buckthorn, poplar, flax, marshmallow . Heated castor or burdock oils are also used to help reduce dryness.

Important ! Nourishing masks are useful for dry seborrhea. To do this, rub burdock oil and cover your head with film for several hours. The procedure is carried out twice a week for up to a month. The course is repeated after six months.

Also, a mask is prepared based on one of the suitable base oils ( jasmine, cypress, calamus, mint, rosemary, sandalwood ). When heated, it is applied to the scalp, lightly massaged, wrapped in film and wrapped in a warm towel for 2-3 hours.

Then rinse off from hair. Essential oils will help significantly soothe itchy scalp and soften the skin . At the same time, dandruff flakes are softened and easily peeled off for removal.

Important ! Seborin, Algopix, Nizoral are used as medicinal shampoos . Method of application: one month twice a week, and subsequently twice a month. The difference between medicinal shampoos is the content of ketoconazole, which has an antifungal effect, zinc pyrithione as an antibacterial, sulfur and salicylic acid for exfoliation, as well as tar.

Sebopirox-911 is highly effective , helping to cope not only with the disease itself, but also to prevent its consequences. It works on the basis of octopirox, a substance that suppresses pathogenic microflora - the source of dry seborrhea.

This shampoo also has an exfoliating effect, stopping itching and irritation of the skin , and has a gentle effect on the protective layer of the hair.

Directions for use : one month twice a week.

After applying to wet hair, foam slightly and leave for 5-10 minutes.

For rinsing, use only warm, but not hot water.

Important ! 10% sulsen paste is quite good at soothing skin irritation; it has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect.

Traditional methods of treatment

Folk recipes are most often used in the form of moisturizing masks and medicinal decoctions aimed at eliminating dandruff and nourishing the scalp. Using oils you can moisturize the epidermis and restore the hair follicle.

Principles of home treatment:

• Rubbing movements should be light and smooth. Excessive actions can cause hair damage.
• A large amount of oil clogs pores and disrupts sweating.

Types of folk remedies:

1. Medicinal decoction of onion peels. Pour the raw material with water and boil for 10 minutes. Then the broth should sit for at least half an hour. Apply the strained liquid to the scalp and hair at least three times a week.
2. Castor oil mask. A tablespoon of oil should be mixed with five large spoons of calendula alcohol tincture. It is advisable to rub the solution into the scalp every day until the dandruff stops.
3. Nourishing mask for dry hair. One yolk is mixed with onion juice, honey and castor oil in equal proportions. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed and applied to dry hair. The procedure is carried out twice a week for two months.
4. A remedy for hair and scalp made from honey and calendula. First, a decoction is prepared: dry calendula flowers are poured with boiling water and infused for about an hour. Then melted honey is added to the solution until a thick consistency is formed. The mask is applied to clean hair three times a week.

Treatment with folk remedies brings a positive effect in the complex treatment of the disease, using medications and therapeutic procedures.

Drug treatment of dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp

It is necessary to begin the treatment process immediately after the first symptoms are detected. It must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor . First, you will need to undergo a comprehensive examination prescribed by a doctor individually, then a treatment regimen will be determined.

Important ! Treatment of dry dandruff is based on the highly effective action of special ointments containing sulfur and salicylic acid (Persalan, Medis, quinine bark emulsion). Three percent ointment Apilak, which is a beekeeping product, has proven itself well.

Drugs are prescribed to stabilize hormonal levels, but the effectiveness of the ointment itself is quite high.

10% sulfur ointment is used as a medicine . Divide the hair into small strands and rub the ointment into the resulting partings for five minutes. This is repeated for eight days.

On the 9th day there are no recommendations for exposure. On the 10th, wash your hair with non-hot boiled water, to which medicated shampoos are added.

On the 11th day, a solution of boric acid is used . It can be prepared manually by dissolving 2 tsp in 150 ml of hot water. boric acid. The resulting solution is mixed, rubbed into the scalp in the evening, and you go to bed, wrapping your head in a warming sheet for the whole night.

Repeat the steps three evenings in a row. After 9 days the effect is stopped, and only on the 10th day can you wash it. The entire cycle should be carried out up to 3 times .

Among medications, doctors can also recommend corticosteroids : triamcinopone, hydrocorizone, soderm, flumethasone, flucinar. In special cases, treatment is carried out with internal use of retasol and external use of retinoic ointment.

Check out reviews of effective anti-dandruff shampoos:

• cosmetic : Head & Shoulders, Clear Vita ABE, Alerana, Horsepower, tar shampoo;
• pharmacy : Nizoral, Sulsena, Sebozol, Fitoval, Ketoconazole, Vichy, shampoos with zinc.

Read tips on how to choose the right shampoo for a man or woman, as well as for dry or oily dandruff.

Diet and complication

Treatment of any skin disease will be ineffective if the patient does not follow a gentle diet.

Prohibited foods for seborrhea:

• Fatty foods;
• Smoked meats;
• Fast food;
• Alcohol;
• Chocolate, honey;
• Bakery;
• Carbonated drinks.

In case of chronic dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp, the patient must follow a diet throughout his life.

Complications

Failure to treat dry seborrhea can cause a number of consequences.

1. Baldness. With dry seborrhea, the hair becomes thinner and falls out. In advanced cases, the hair follicles die completely and the hair no longer grows.
2. The appearance of acne on the face.

The prognosis of the disease is generally favorable; the main thing is to start treatment at the first symptoms of dry seborrhea.

Preventive measures

To prevent and treat dry seborrhea, you must follow a few simple rules:

1. It is necessary to saturate the diet with healthy foods containing sufficient amounts of microelements and vitamins.
2. Try not to drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.
3. Do not consume salty, sweet, spicy, fatty or fried foods in large quantities.
4. Use skin care products that are suitable for your skin type so as not to aggravate the situation.
5. Choose an antiseborrheic shampoo according to your problem - dry seborrhea.
6. Do not overheat in the sun, but spend more time in the fresh air.

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Prevention

In order not to wonder how to treat dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp, it is better to prevent the occurrence of the main symptoms of the disease.

Prevention measures:

• Take care of your health: use body and hair care cosmetics according to your skin type.
• Do not expose your scalp to large temperature changes.
• When dandruff appears, not only eliminate the symptoms of skin dermatitis, but also identify the cause of its occurrence.
• Be less nervous, because most diseases occur due to frequent stress.

If your scalp is still covered with seboreids, you should not put off visiting a dermatologist. Timely medical care provides a guarantee of complete relief from the disease.

Signs by which you can recognize dry seborrhea

Signs by which you can recognize dry seborrhea

The skin of those who suffer from dry seborrhea loses its natural moisture, looks dry, feels uneven and rough to the touch, and peeling is noticeable. At first, only small cracks are noticeable on the surface of the skin, which gradually lead to separation of the skin, which begins to peel off in small scales.

If seborrhea develops on the scalp or along the hairline, you may notice the appearance of pink spots, which may already indicate that this process is pathological in nature.

If before the onset of seborrhea your hair was coarse and thick, then due to the disease it gradually begins to thin out and breaks easily. If you wash your hair with water that is not warm enough, then you will feel quite intense itching of the scalp, and small, dust-like, dry dandruff will appear.

Many people think that dry dandruff is not a serious illness, however, if there is a permissive attitude towards this problem, complications may develop. Due to dry seborrhea affecting the skin, its natural protection is disrupted, and therefore the skin becomes open to the penetration of various infections and fungi.

Treatment

Any treatment for dry seborrhea begins with diagnosing the disease and identifying its causes. Most likely, you will need to be examined by a trichologist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist, and also a neurologist. Usually in such cases, doctors prescribe various tests, ultrasound and other types of examinations that will help understand the source of the hair problem and determine how to treat dry seborrhea on the head. This can be done using pharmaceutical drugs, folk recipes, as well as alternative methods.

Medication

To relieve symptoms and combat the disease, patients are usually prescribed antifungal, antibacterial, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, and sometimes hormonal medications. Not only tablets, capsules or ointments have such properties, but also lotions, shampoos, and hair balms that are sold in pharmacies. This is the difference between therapeutic products and preventive products against dandruff. You can easily find products from the second category on the shelves of cosmetic stores.

Some medications for dry seborrheic dermatitis on the head:

• Yves Rocher Anti-Pelliculaire Lotion . A universal remedy against different types of seborrhea. Contains pomegranate peel extract that cleanses the skin and soothes itching, restores the balance of the dermis and cares for the hair. The cost is about 550 rubles for 150 milliliters.

• Sulfuric ointment. One of the cheapest remedies against dry skin and white flakes on hair: only 35 rubles for 25 grams. However, it must be used carefully. Usually ointment is prescribed when other medications are powerless.

• Serum Emei (Siberian Health) . Suitable for eliminating dandruff and itching, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and gives a feeling of freshness. It costs about 300 rubles for 0.25 liters.

Shampoos for dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp:

• Losterine naftalan. Fights itching, dryness and irritation of the skin, dandruff. Contains Sophora japonica and burdock extract, almond, sunflower and linseed oils, which additionally care for hair, soften and moisturize the dermis. The shampoo has antifungal and antimicrobial effects. A bottle of 150 milliliters costs about 730 rubles.

• Psoril. Salicylic and Zinc-Balance shampoos are suitable for treating dry dandruff. They contain natural extracts of chamomile and burdock root, which care for hair, strengthen it and get rid of white flakes. Also, depending on the product, you will find in the list of ingredients salicylic acid, zinc, climbazole, menthol, citric acid and other components that eliminate fungus and have an exfoliating effect. Shampoos soothe the scalp and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Price is approximately 300 rubles for Zinc-Balance and about 470 for Salicylic. The volume of the bottles is the same: 150 milliliters.

• Sebozol. The main active ingredient is ketoconazole, an active antifungal component that destroys pathogenic microorganisms and blocks their further reproduction. Suitable for any hair type. Helps eliminate dandruff, itching, and exfoliates the dermis well. Sebozol also makes hair more manageable and soft due to the content of citric acid and glycerin. Available in bottles of 0.1 liters (310–330 rubles) and 0.2 liters (440–470 rubles). There are also sets of 5 sachets, each containing 5 milliliters of shampoo. The cost is about 140 rubles.

• SKIN-CAP 1%. Indications for use include dry and oily seborrhea. The main component is zinc, which has a complex effect on the skin and hair: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal. Eliminates itching, dandruff. It costs about 1300 rubles for 150 milliliters.

• Sulsena. There is regular shampoo, hair paste and peeling, the cost of which ranges from 80–300 rubles and depends on the volume (40–150 milliliters). Pharmacies sell sulsenic preparations produced by Amalgam Lux and Mirolla, but so far the former have earned more positive reviews. This hair product contains selenium disulfide. This compound normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, destroys harmful microbes, and promotes rapid exfoliation of the skin.

• Compliment Zinc+. A universal remedy for different types of seborrhea. It contains ketoconazole and zinc, which have an antifungal effect and reduce the amount of dandruff in the hair. The shampoo formula is also supplemented with salicylic acid (disinfects, eliminates irritation and itching), plant extracts (exfoliate and relieve inflammation). The approximate price is 130–140 rubles per 0.2 liter.

• Ducray Squanorm. Shampoo marked Sèches is designed for people suffering from dry dandruff. Contains selenium sulfide, soothes and moisturizes irritated dermis, normalizes its balance. Sold in bottles of 125 and 200 milliliters (700–840 rubles).

• Greenpharma, anti-dandruff shampoo Pharma Sylic. Indications for use: dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp, weak and damaged hair. Salicylic acid promotes faster exfoliation of keratinized scales, incense restores and moisturizes. Tea tree has an antibacterial effect, and cypress oil has an astringent effect. The manufacturer positions the product as organic cosmetics. This shampoo costs about 300 rubles for 0.5 liters.

• Klorane​ with nasturtium. The plant extract has an antibacterial effect, eliminates inflammation, heals skin and hair, and removes dandruff. The shampoo exfoliates the dermis, disinfects it, and has a positive effect on the growth of strands. The cost is approximately 550 rubles per 0.2 liter.

Symptoms

The main sign by which the development of the disease can be determined is fine, dry dandruff that covers the hair and falls on the shoulders and back. These are keratinized scales of skin that lack moisture. In addition, due to insufficient hydration, the dermis may crack.

Patients usually complain of a feeling of tightness, itching and burning. The hair stops shining, becomes thin and brittle, and ends split.

Attention! In advanced cases and when the disease is severe, hair begins to fall out rapidly, and red-pink spots appear on the skin.

Causes

All cells of a living organism have the ability to renew themselves. For some of them this process takes a little time, but for others it takes the opposite. The cells of the scalp also have this property, and the time it takes to carry it out is about one month. This process is almost invisible, and therefore a person does not even know about it. If the cells are influenced by some third-party factors, then their renewal is accelerated, as a result of which a person notices the appearance of white scales on the head, which we call dandruff.

Following this, ulcers form, after which the person discovers active hair loss. This phenomenon indicates that the fungus is multiplying, and its result is clogging of the sebaceous glands. Activation of the process begins under the influence of the following fundamental factors:

• Stress, overexertion and mental fatigue.
• Problems of the functioning of the endocrine system. Hormones are directly involved in the process of regulating the functioning of human organs. Failure leads to various types of diseases. Seborrhea of ​​the head can occur as a result of a disruption in the normal production of sebum, provoked by hormonal imbalance.
• Tendency towards genetic relatedness. If you review the history of your loved ones, this type of disease can be found in some of them.
• Vitamin deficiency or excess consumption of vitamins can also cause the development of dry seborrhea of ​​the scalp.
• Poor nutrition. If a person’s diet is based on fatty, floury and salty foods, then they cannot avoid problems with seborrhea.
• If the body’s protective function decreases, then the fungus that is constantly present on the human skin begins to actively progress, causing its pathogenic activity.

The presence of at least one of the above factors leads to the development of this disease. If seborrhea of ​​the scalp enters the complication stage, then the development of alopecia is possible. The disease will not disappear on its own, and if it is not eliminated, you can lose your hair forever.

Dry seborrheic dermatitis causes

Dry seborrheic dermatitis photo
The factors that provoke the appearance of a disease called dry seborrheic dermatitis have not been fully determined. But today doctors can say with confidence that the fungus Pitirosporum ovale contributes to the development of this disease, causing pityrosporal infections.

The growth and activity of this fungus is influenced by the following reasons:

• weak immunity;
• diabetes mellitus type 1.2;
• pityriasis versicolor;
• various chronic diseases;
• lack of hygiene;
• improper diet;
• hypovitaminosis;
• chronic fatigue, depression;
• CNS disorders.

Why is dry seborrhea of ​​the face more often observed in men? It's all because of androgens - male hormones that control the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Causes

A fungus that causes hair problems and unpleasant symptoms is considered conditionally pathogenic. That is, it lives in the skin and feeds on sebaceous secretions without manifesting itself in any way. This happens until the pathogenic microbe receives an impetus for active reproduction.

In favorable conditions, the fungus grows quickly, disrupts the local microflora of the dermis, reduces the amount of fat secreted (or increases it if we are talking about the oily type of the disease).

Various reasons can provoke the vigorous activity of a pathogenic microorganism , including:

• oncological problems;
• obesity;
• problems with the thyroid gland;
• diabetes;
• reduced immunity - not only in the case of HIV or AIDS, but also in chronic diseases, long-term use of antibiotics and in other situations;
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• avitaminosis;
• mental disorders;
• stressful situations;
• exposure to weather factors;
• incorrectly selected cosmetic products for hair;
• errors in hair care.

Shampoos for dry dandruff (seborrhea)

These are special products based on a complex of active substances. If the case of the disease is advanced, then treatment is carried out with Ketoconazole or Fluconazole. Shampoos are divided into the following types:

• antifungal;
• antibacterial;
• sulfur;
• with salicylic acid;
• tar-containing;
• exfoliating.

They cannot be used daily. The basic treatment regimen is as follows: during the first month, shampoos are used 2 times every 14 days, and after a month they switch to washing with products once every 2 weeks. When your hair is washed, be sure to apply lotion with almond oil. After this, wrap her in a towel overnight.

Their use helps soften the skin, exfoliate the upper layer of the epidermis, and also remove it. To treat the disease the following are used:

• Friderm-tar;
• Keto Plus;
• Friderm-plus.

If the above remedies do not help, then Sebopirox will definitely solve the problem of seborrhea. It has a powerful composition, due to which the unpleasant symptoms of the disease disappear after the first use. Shampoo is used for a month, 2 times a week.