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Seborrheic Eczema : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
The severity of seborrheic dermatitis can be lessened by controlling the risk factors and by paying careful attention to skin care.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2007
The condition cannot be prevented. The severity and frequency of flare-ups may be minimized with frequent shampoos, thorough drying of skin folds after bathing, and wearing of loose, ventilating clothing.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Seborrheic dermatitis is not an infection and is not transmitted from individual to individual.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
In addition, excessive use of hair curlers, hair sprays and gels, and frequent hair coloring should be avoided. These tend to irritate the scalp and may worsen dandruff.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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