The appearance of dandruff, hair loss and deterioration of the skin as a whole often provokes fat seborrhea. As a rule, the main cause of the disease is the increased activity of the sebaceous glands, which develops due to an increase in the concentration of androgens in the blood.
Symptoms of oily seborrhea
The ailment in question usually affects the scalp and face, sometimes spreads to the surface of the neck, chest, back and shoulders. Clinical manifestations of seborrhea of the hair:
- itching;
- the appearance of oily film;
- irritation;
- intense hair loss, baldness;
- dandruff .
If there is a fat seborrhea of the face, the following symptoms are observed:
- change in skin color to a greyish-earthy hue;
- thickening of the epidermis;
- bumpy surface with subcutaneous accumulations of sebaceous gland products (comedones);
- the formation of infected subcutaneous acne, purulent furuncles;
- greasy shine, which appears after 30-40 minutes after washing;
- peeling, itching;
- redness of some areas of the skin.
The listed symptoms can arise both singly and in parallel to each other, their severity depends on the state of the patient's immunity.
Treatment of oily seborrhea of the head and skin on the face
First of all, it is important to establish the cause of the activation of the sebaceous glands. To do this, you need to undergo examination from a therapist, an endocrinologist, a gynecologist and a dermatologist.
In the case of hormonal disorders, a long course of taking appropriate medications that gently correct the ratio of estrogens to androgens is prescribed, women are often prescribed oral contraceptives. In addition, the use of immunomodulators, vitamins (especially A and E), biologically active additives and mineral complexes containing zinc, selenium and calcium is recommended. A good effect produces beer yeast.
If the cause of the disease is an infectious skin lesion, antibiotic therapy should be used with simultaneous administration of hepatoprotectors and antimycotic agents.
Local drugs serve to reduce the severity of symptoms, reduce inflammation and improve local skin immunity. For a person prescribe drugs such as sulfur-based and erythromycin-based blisters or clindamycin, creams and gels with antimicrobial properties (Duak, Baziron). The scalp is customarily treated with special cosmetic series (Nizoral, Sulsen , Thiosine).