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Seborrheic Eczema : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Increased Sebum Secretion

Causes Overview Articles

Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be due to a combination of an over production of skin oil and irritation from a yeast called malessizia. Seborrheic dermatitis appears to run in families.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2007
Seborrheic Dermatitis
The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is unclear, though it is has been linked to genetic or environmental factors. Pityrosporum ovale, a species of yeast normally found in hair follicles, has been proposed as one possible causative factor.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Seborrheic Dermatitis
As of 2004 the cause of seborrheic dermatitis was not clear. However, it is not an infection or an allergy, it is not contagious, and it is not caused by poor hygiene.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Dandruff
Dandruff is easy to diagnose. The condition is characterized by the appearance of white flakes on the hair or on the shoulders and collar.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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