What’s this Crusty Stuff in My Ear that Keeps Recurring?
Are you noticing crusty areas inside the folds of your ear and even on the lobe and/or behind the ear? Does it feel lumpy but can be picked off? […]
Can Seborrheic Dermatitis Be a New Patch that Doesn’t Itch or Flake?
Have a new “growth” on your face that doesn’t itch or flake and gets bigger every few days? Is it seborrheic dermatitis or something else? […]
Can Actinic Keratosis Be Yellow & Resemble Seborrheic Dermatitis?
That patch of yellowish overgrowth of skin that you think has been seborrheic dermatitis all this time may actually be actinic keratosis, a precancerous lesion. […]
Freezing Seborrheic Keratosis: How Long Before It Falls Off?
How long does it take for a seborrheic keratosis to fall off after getting sprayed with liquid nitrogen, also known as freezing or cryosurgery? A seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin barnacle. They typically begin [...]
Acne Along the Hairline: Causes and Treatment
Adults, not just teens, can suffer from stubborn acne or pimples along their hairline. Sometimes, the conditions that are ripe for the development of blemishes are concentrated along the hairline. […]
Actinic Keratosis Mimicking Seborrheic Dermatitis
If a dermatologist tells you the rough red or pink patches on your face are seborrheic dermatitis, beware: They may be actinic keratosis mimicking the more benign condition. […]
Can Stress Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis or Even CAUSE It?
Some of your flares of seborrheic dermatitis can be made worse by stress, but stress can actually cause this condition as well. […]
Best Drug for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Drugs for seborrheic dermatitis can sometimes be ineffective while at other times work like magic. Seborrheic dermatitis is no picnic when it flares up and causes itching, stinging and yellowish flakes to fall off your [...]
Dry Scaly Skin Above Eyelids that Itches: Causes & Solutions
Itchy scaly and flaky skin above the eyelids—sometimes it even stings. There are many causes, and the solution depends on the causes. The flaking and itchiness can seemingly come out of nowhere. [...]
Flaky Dry Patches on Forehead: Causes, Solutions
A flaky dry patch on your forehead might be a precursor to skin cancer, says Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD, with Simply Dermatology in NY. But it can also be a benign condition called seborrheic dermatitis. [...]
Your Seborrheic Dermatitis Won’t Respond to Nizoral?
If your seborrheic dermatitis has stopped responding to Nizoral, here are solutions. Or, to put it another way, has the Nizoral lost steam in treatment of your seborrheic dermatitis? “It is actually very common for [...]
Get Rid of Seborrheic Dermatitis with Selsun Blue
Getting rid of seborrheic dermatitis is easier than you think with Selsun Blue. Selsun Blue’s active ingredient is one percent selenium sulfide. Selsun Blue is a popular dandruff shampoo, and any similar shampoo with this [...]
Scabs on Scalp: Causes Other than Cancer
Here’s a list of benign, non-cancer causes of scab-like growths on the scalp. “Scabs on your scalp could be caused by a wide variety of different ailments,” says Dr. Janet Prystowsky, board certified dermatologist in New [...]
Itchy Scalp Causes Include Shampoos, Brushing, Diabetes
An itchy scalp has many possible causes, including your shampoo, hair dyes, diabetes and dermatitis. “Itchy scalps are usually caused by either dandruff or allergies,” says Dr. Joel Schlessinger, MD, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic [...]
Causes of Itchy, Flaky Skin on Your Face
Are you worried that cancer could be causing that unexplained itching and flaking on your face? The causes of itchy, flaky facial skin are many. Eczema. “Scaling on the face can be as simple as [...]
Rough Red Patch on Nose or Cheek: What This Might Be
Concerned or worried about that rough red patch on your nose or cheek? Perhaps you also have some scaly reddish or pink patches on your forehead, maybe between your eyebrows or even beneath your eyebrows. [...]