Seborrheic Dermatitis
How Can You Ease Scalp Itchiness?
Itches anywhere, but particularly scalp itchiness, can be maddening. So many different problems could lead to persistent scalp itchiness. Doctors might diagnose lice, dandruff, psoriasis or a yeast ov…
Dandruff
Dandruff may be dastardly, but in general, it is not a serious medical condition. Though people who have it may be frustrated by it, or even desperate for relief, dermatologists don't get too excited …
Show 1223: How to Care for Summer-Stressed Skin …
During the pandemic, fewer people by far have been making ordinary appointments with the dermatologist to have their skin checked. However, some skin conditions can become much worse if they are negle…
How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Ch…
Nicole Pharr is used to keeping a close eye on her daughter Madison’s skin. Madison is prone to eczema and has had highly sensitive skin since she was a baby. Still, Nicole was concerned after her d…
Will Smearing Greek Yogurt on the Face Ease Flak…
Have you ever heard of seborrheic dermatitis? This skin condition resembles dandruff on the face. Probably the cause of both conditions is an overgrowth of the yeast that normally co-exists with other…
How to Get Rid of Beard Flakes
Have you ever heard of beard flakes? Some men find that the skin on their cheeks and chin under their beard is itchy and flaky. As a result, they are embarrassed to discover that they may have white f…
Why Does Listerine Soothe Your Itchy Scalp?
Have you been bedeviled by an itchy scalp? There are plenty of reasons why your scalp might itch. Lice are one possibility, of course, though they seem to be most common among children and people who …
Sea Salt Wash Foils Facial Dandruff
Q. I am a 54-year-old man and I've had seborrheic dermatitis since my early 20s. The steroid skin creams that have been prescribed to deal with this cause other skin problems. I've been washing my fac…
Vicks VapoRub Helps Calm Facial Dandruff
Q. I have seborrheic dermatitis on my face. Countless prescriptions and home remedies did not work. I became so self-conscious and depressed I hated to leave the house. Then I applied Vicks VapoRub on…
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Curing Facial Dandruff
Have you been bothered with dandruff-like flakes and itching on your face? A condition called seborrheic dermatitis fits that description. People who suffer seborrheic dermatitis often find that it co…
Smear Laxative On Face To Fight Flakes
Q. A friend who is an internist recommended a mixture of milk of magnesia (MoM) and Lotrimin AF to combat seborrheic dermatitis on my face and the backs of my ears. She suggested mixing roughly half a…
Noxzema Works Against Itchy Skin
Q. I was troubled for months by itching on my scalp and eyebrows and around the edges of my nose. My dermatologist suggested trying a mild corticosteroid cream for the facial dermatitis, but she cauti…