How Does Seborrhea Develop?

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 Malessezia overgrows and the immune system seems to overreact to it, leading to an inflammatory response that results in skin changes.

Where does seborrhea come from?

Seborrhea comes from a yeast that irritates our skin. By definition, seborrhea is “the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands, whose ducts open into the hair follicles.” The problem is that yeast thrives on this oily secretion.

Is seborrheic dermatitis caused by poor hygiene?

Seborrheic dermatitis: Despite its appearance, this skin disease is not caused by poor hygiene. This is a very common skin disease that causes a rash.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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