Best homeopathic medicines for Seborrheic Dermatitis, causes, symptoms
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition, which is not contagious and is easy to control. This type of dermatitis causes itching, redness, and scales on your skin as well as white or yellow scales or scales on your scalp. The word “sebum” refers to “sebaceous glands” while “dermis” refers to “skin.” It is called “dandruff” (pityriasis capitis) in childhood or adulthood, and “cradle cap” in childhood. About 11% of people suffer from seborrheic dermatitis. It usually occurs in infants less than three months old and in adults between the ages of 30 and 60. In this blog, we will discuss the best homeopathic medicines for Seborrheic Dermatitis.
It is also more common in males than in females and in Caucasians more than in Native Americans. Seborrheic dermatitis can occur in other parts of the body. These are also the most common parts of your adipose tissue: your back and chest, under your breasts, and in the creases/bends of your arms, legs, and groin. your face/forehead, cease at the base of your nose, behind your ears, belly (belly button), your eyebrows.
Symptoms for Seborrheic Dermatitis:
Some common symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis are the following:
- Symptoms in the babies: 3 months and younger often get cradle caps: crusty yellow (cradle cap) or brown scales on their scalp. The cradle cap shouldn’t itch, but scratching may cause more inflammation and break the skin, leading to bleeding or mild infections. It usually goes away when they’re a year old, although it can come back when they become adults.
- Symptoms in the Adults: they may also get seborrheic dermatitis on their face, Itchy white spots on their scalp (dandruff). When scratched, the flakes come loose, mix in with your hair, or fall onto your neck and shoulders. they are also found especially around their nose, in their eyebrows, Blepharitis (scaly redness on the edges) on your eyelids, or behind their ears. It can occur also in other parts of the body, such as: in the middle part of your chest and at your hairline, there are Flaky patches that are shaped like a flower petal or a ring.
- Redness in the folds and creases of your genitals, armpits, and under your breasts
Your skin may be itchy or burned. The flake off on scales could be white or yellowish and look moist or oily. Because seborrheic dermatitis can be like other skin conditions.
Causes of Seborrheic Dermatitis:
Researchers aren’t sure of the exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis. Some common causes of Seborrheic Dermatitis are the following:
- An inflammatory reaction to excess Malassezia yeast, an organism that normally lives on the skin’s surface is the likely cause of seborrheic dermatitis. The Malassezia overgrows and the immune system seems to overreact to it, leading to an inflammatory response that results in skin changes.
- Certain medical conditions can increase people’s risk of developing seborrheic dermatitis, including psoriasis, HIV, acne, rosacea, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, alcoholism, depression, eating disorders, and recovery from a stroke or heart attack.
- Common triggers for seborrheic dermatitis include stress, hormonal changes or illness, harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals and soaps, cold, dry weather, and some medications, including psoralen, interferon, and lithium.
Best homeopathic medicines for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Homeopathic medicines for Seborrheic Dermatitis are determined by reducing itch, calming the inflammation, and removing scales, that’s causing redness and swelling. In youngsters and adults, seborrheic dermatitis does not go away on its own without treatment. Hygiene issues play an important role in controlling seborrheic dermatitis.
Frequent cleansing with soap removes oils from affected areas and improves seborrhea. Homeopathy works well in treating seborrheic dermatitis. These drugs are also effective in the treatment of both chronic and acute seborrheic dermatitis. First, they reduce the severity and frequency of seborrheic dermatitis.
These medications also improve the body’s immune system, making it more powerful in fighting seborrheic dermatitis on its own. Kali Sulphuricum, Thuja Occidentalis, Graphites Naturalis, Natrum Muriaticum, and Phosphorus are rated among the best prescriptions for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.
Natrum Muriaticum: (For Greasy Skin)
Natrum Muriaticum is the most effective treatment for seborrheic dermatitis with flakiness,
greasy, oily, and redness of the scalp. There may be a burning sensation on the scalp. The face is also oily, with redness and acne may also present along with the other symptoms.
Thuja Occidentalis: (For White Flakes on Scalp)
Thuja Occidentalis is an effective remedy for seborrheic dermatitis with white flakes on the scalp. In such conditions hair becomes dried. Occasionally, split ends and falling hair appear.
Kali Sulphuricum:(For Seborrheic Dermatitis with Yellow flakes)
Kali Sulphuricum is the most effective treatment for seborrheic dermatitis. It works wonders in case of seborrheic dermatitis with yellow flakes on the scalp. In nature, they are sticky with a moist scalp. Heat increases the itching in some cases.
Phosphorus: (For Flakiness and Excessive Hairfall)
Phosphorus is a wonderful method for seborrheic dermatitis where flakiness of the scalp along with uncontrolled hair fall occurs. The hair falls in bunches. In some cases, the hair fall happens on spots. Severe burning sensation on the scalp may be accompanied. In some cases, sweat on
the scalp may also be present.
Graphites Naturalis: (For Scales and Intense Itching)
Graphites Naturalis is an effective treatment for seborrheic dermatitis where the scales are accompanied by intense itching on the scalp. These scales are reduced after washing but they can reappear. The scalp also may remain humid. Matting or
falling of hair is also observed. IN addition to the scalp, they may also appear on the eyelid margins and behind the ears.
Conclusion:
Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce Seborrheic dermatitis. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually appears on areas of the body due to sebaceous glands, such as the scalp, and face. Seborrheic dermatitis is itchy and uncomfortable, it also does not harm your health but it has a long-lasting effect. Homeopathy has the best approach and works well in treating seborrheic dermatitis. The ideal Homeopathic medicine selected based on symptoms is kali sulfur, phosphorus, and graphite naturalis. Cleaning of affected areas, with soap, can help to prevent the build-up of scale, and reduce irritation and greasiness of the scalp.