Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin that can
manifest at several stages in life. It is most common in infancy from birth to
three years. At this stage the disease is called cradle cap. The disease is not
contagious in infants and usually disappears within twelve months. Seborrheic
dermatitis at this stage is seldom itchy or irritating, but if scratched, the
skin can become more prone to other infections. There is some evidence that the
condition in infancy is related to hormonal imbalance since most cases disappear
before puberty.The second stage of life where seborrheic dermatitis can occur is
post puberty. The disease manifests as itchy irritable skin with visible flakes.
It mainly is found on the head, face and neck and may be believed to be a bad
case of dandruff. Stress seems to be a factor in the severity of the disease at
this age.The third stage where seborrheic dermatitis becomes prevalent is
between the ages of 30 to 60. Men seem to be more plagued with this disease than
women. At this age the disease can be found on the head or any part of the trunk
of the body. It can vary from a mild rash to very inflamed, itchy scaly skin.
Although some of the causes have been hypothesized there is no known permanent
medical cure for this disease.It is often mistaken for psoriasis.As mentioned,
hormones seem to be a factor, as is stress. The main known reason for an
outbreak of seborrheic dermatitis is an over-excretion by the sebaceous glands
in the skin of the natural oils they produce. This over-excretion gives rise to
the growth of pityrosporum yeast, malassezia fungus and bacteria that invade the
pores of the skin causing inflammation. In areas of the body with higher numbers
of sebaceous glands, the incidence of seborrheic dermatitis is increased. These
areas include the face, temples, back of head, ears, nose folds, armpits chest,
back and groin. The disease at its worst can be painful, unsightly and
irritating but it is not contagious.Conventional medical wisdom tells us that
this condition arises from a lack of cleanliness and that to remedy the problem
requires frequent bathing with salicylic acid, selenium sulfide or coal tar
soaps. For persistent conditions gentle steroid lotions are recommended after
washing the affected area. It is important to not overuse steroids for
dermatitis as the organisms seem to become resistant, requiring stronger
steroids in time.Ozonated oils may provide natural relief for the symptoms of
seborrheic dermatitis. Ozonated oils are common vegetable oils like olive,
sunflower and coconut which have had massive amounts of medical grade ozone or
activated oxygen bubbled through them. This action causes the essential fatty
acids within the oils to turn into ozonides. Ozonides contain active or nascent
oxygen which is known to eliminate yeast, viruses, bacteria, mold and cysts. The
soothing healing power of olive oil is also well known by millions of women
worldwide who use it as a face cr?me. By combining the power of active oxygen
with the healing power of olive oil, an amazing product is born to soothe and
promote healing for even tough skin problems. The ozonides in the ozonated olive
oil eliminate the microorganisms causing the inflammation and the olive oil
soothes and heals the skin.Bacteria and yeast colonize within 24 hours. If
ozonated olive oil is used daily, the microorganisms are greatly reduced and
unable to efficiently colonize, leaving the skin more able to heal and less
inflamed.There are many other factors that may be helpful in controlling this
condition. Medical research has shown a correlation between seborrheic
dermatitis and low values of B complex vitamins. There may also be a
relationship between the condition and a low intake of high quality essential
fatty acids. The body cannot manufacture omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. They must
be obtained from food sources or supplemented. Conversely, we as a society eat
far too many trans fats and poor quality fatty acids in our daily diet of
supermarket, restaurant and junk foods. Changing the balance between these two
types of fats in the diet may be helpful to control seborrheic
dermatitis.Quality ozonated oil and oxygen therapy products and information:
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