Seborrheic Dermatitis is a very frequent chronic process that is characterized by the formation of yellowish white scales or reddish plaques, dry skin -which fall off easily- located in different areas of the body, generally in areas where a great number of sebaceous glands exists, such as: scalp, eyebrows, nasal and lips skin folds, nose, forehead, rear part of the ears, the external ear and throughout the body's skin folds, that can be accompanied by inflammation, itching and/or reddening of the skin. The loss of hair can also be associated with this disease. In many cases it can be complicated with bacterial or secondary fungi infections and always a low self-esteem and psychological suffering go together with these patients.
Although it affects at any age, the greater incidence is observed between the first two weeks to three months of life and between 40 and 60 years of age, especially in men. It is estimated that there could exist a hereditary transmission, given the high incidence that is observed in some families.
Its cause is unknown, nevertheless different aggressor agents, physical, chemical, biological or emotional such as stress, situations of emotional tension, fatigue, alcohol, extreme climates, greasy skin, cosmetics with greasy content, the use of lotions that contain alcohol, skin disorders such as acne, or obesity can increase the risk of suffering it. Also, neurological affections such as Parkinson's disease, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are related to a greater incidence of seborrheic dermatitis.
The conventional prescription consists of shampoos or lotions that contain selenium sulfide, tar, zinc, topical steroids, and imidazolic antifungals , in order to control symptoms, nevertheless, these treatments can produce adverse indirect effects such as: allergic reactions, eruptions, respiratory difficulties, difficulty in swallowing, migraine, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice , diminution of libido and sexual potency, mammary growth, hepatic damage and menstrual disorders, among many others, which would warrant the suspension of the treatment.
In the Adaptogenic Medical Centers and Units, we have attended and treated in a successful way numerous patients which suffer this condition and which attended our centers tired of the ineffective, costly and dangerous synthetic conventional pharmaceuticals. Looking for a natural alternative answer to alleviate the symptomatology and detain the recurrence of the disease.
Combinations of adaptogens make up the arsenal which we use as tools against this disorder, without causing any secondary effects, thus optimizing the quality of life of the affected patients.
All persons, whom present seborrheic dermatitis and which decide to effectively control this affection should also, receive nutritional supplements such as biotine, folic acid, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, and frequent solar exposure. We suggest the use of our adaptogen based Systemic formulas with the purpose of maintaining high energy levels, boost the Bio-intelligence and the organization of the biological system this increasing the health and preserving the integrity of all organic functions.
