Seborrheic Dermatitis: Why It Should Be Treated Early and How to Treat It

Provider: Im Eiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Why It Should Be Treated Early and How to Treat It

1. What Is Seborrheic Dermatitis?

Seborrheic dermatitis is a type of eczema and chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs in areas with well-developed sebaceous glands and abundant sebum secretion. It often appears on the scalp, face, around the eyebrows, between the eyebrows, behind the ears, around the nose, on the chest, and in the armpits. In particular, many people suffer from seborrheic scalp dermatitis during the dry weather of autumn and winter.

Seborrheic dermatitis usually appears within the first 3 months after birth and between the ages of 40 and 70, and it is one of the very common conditions, affecting 1 out of every 20 adults.

Because seborrheic dermatitis often repeats periods of improvement and worsening, and symptoms tend to last for a long time, early treatment is important.

2. The Difference Between Acne and Seborrheic Dermatitis

Although acne and seborrheic dermatitis are understood by many people to be the same condition, their causes, symptoms, and treatment methods are all different.

Acne often appears as small, dark-red bumps on the face and is commonly caused when hormones are stimulated by poor eating and lifestyle habits, excessive stress, and changes in the external environment, leading to excessive sebum secretion. It also has the 특징 of localized redness, and when squeezed, yellow comedones may appear.

Unlike acne, seborrheic dermatitis causes the area around the affected site to turn red as well, along with white flakes. It may also come with a feeling of heat and itching. A key difference is that when squeezed, it can release sticky pus.

3. Causes and Symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis

The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis has not yet been clearly identified. However, based on the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis, it is suspected that there are multiple causes, including family history with genetic factors, fungal and bacterial infections, and the effects of hormones or stress, as follows.

1. Excessive sebum secretion

Seborrheic dermatitis tends to appear in areas with well-developed sebaceous glands, and it mainly occurs during periods when sebum secretion is active, such as infancy and adulthood.

2. Changes in temperature and humidity

Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis may worsen with changes in temperature and humidity, such as in summer and winter.

3. Abnormal reactions of neurotransmitters

In patients with neurological disorders, seborrheic dermatitis occurs frequently, which suggests that abnormal reactions of neurotransmitters may play a role. The same reason explains why seborrheic dermatitis worsens when stress becomes severe.

4. Increased fungi and bacteria

When fungi or bacteria in the skin increase, or when certain medications or nutritional disorders are present, seborrheic scalp dermatitis may occur.

Seborrheic dermatitis caused by the above factors often comes with itching, and erythema, scaling, or crusts may develop. It may also involve redness, stinging, and oozing.

4. Treatment Methods for Seborrheic Dermatitis

Treatment for seborrheic dermatitis involves lasers, medication, or recovery through changes in the environment. If left untreated, it can spread to surrounding areas and is highly likely to worsen, so it is best to visit a clinic for seborrheic dermatitis quickly. Treatment methods are as follows.

After onset, Icon Green, Vbeam Perfecta, and PlaDuo are effective.

1. Icon Green

Icon Green, which induces regeneration deep within the skin, uses high power to apply laser to lesions at different depths. It is an upgraded version of existing fractional lasers, with a stable cooling system that reduces the risk of skin damage, and it is laser equipment that can create brighter skin by improving skin texture.

2. Vbeam Perfecta

Vbeam Perfecta can be managed while minimizing stimulation to normal skin tissue, and it has an effect on improving inflammation by acting on inflammatory bacteria in the skin. Since it compensates for the shortcomings of the existing Vbeam laser procedure, treatment without bruising is possible. It is also effective in improving red skin.

3. PlaDuo

PlaDuo enables skin regeneration through dual plasma. It uses R-toning, which kills bacteria on the skin and regulates sebaceous glands to improve skin troubles, and N-toning, which promotes fibroblast collagen proliferation and regulates blood circulation in microvessels. Depending on your skin concerns, specialized tips are used to treat skin conditions and induce skin regeneration for healthier skin.

In addition to laser treatment, medication may be prescribed to help recover from skin inflammation, and lifestyle habits and stress factors can be adjusted to remove aggravating factors for dermatitis. Above all, it is important to supply enough moisture to the skin with proper use of moisturizers. In addition, hair and skin should be kept clean at all times, and in cases of facial seborrheic dermatitis or facial seborrheic dermatitis, it is best to avoid using oily ointments or cosmetics.

Seborrheic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition that occurs in areas with well-developed sebaceous glands and abundant sebum secretion, often repeats periods of improvement and worsening and lasts for a long time, so early treatment is helpful. However, since seborrheic dermatitis is not a life-threatening condition, many people leave it untreated because they do not feel the need for treatment. If left untreated, inflammation can spread and, if it progresses to a severe stage, it may lead to hair loss, so it is important to pay attention to management and treatment as soon as it is detected.

Im Eiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic uses premium-grade laser treatment equipment and continually adds or replaces devices while managing them carefully. Based on more than 600,000 clinical cases, it is a dermatology clinic that provides trustworthy treatment to many patients.

We focus on treatment that addresses the underlying skin problem, not just temporary symptom relief. If you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis, please feel free to contact us for a consultation at any time!