Manage Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, red skin, and stubborn dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, and chest.

Answer: A yeast (fungus) called Malassezia is in the oil secretion on the skin and an irregular response of the immune system may be the probable cause.

Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic condition and it needs proper treatment but there is a poor chance that it will improve or even go away on its own.

Answer: As per Ayurveda, non-application of oil on head, sleeping during the day time, lack of hygiene, exposure to dust, hot weather etc. are the causative factors.

Answer: In Ayurveda classics, various procedures and medications including Shamashaman Chikitsa, Shirobhyanga are said to be effective due to its properties such as Snigdha Guna (unctuous) which act through its Vatahara (Vata pacifying) and Vrishya (rejuvenation) properties which ultimately help in the regulation and proper functioning of Srotasa (micro-channels).

Answer: Due to the Vatashamak property of oil, it helps in cleaning off the debris and prevents the scalp from secondary invasion of microbial growth.

Answer: In Ayurvedic practice, herbs having Madhur-Tikta-Kashaya Rasa, Ruksha and Guru guna, Ushna Virya, Katu Vipaka are prescribed. Herbs having these properties help in improving blood circulation of scalp thus promote cleaning of the debris.

Answer: Ayurveda is an approach which treats Seborrheic Dermatitis from its root cause. Along with the herbal remedies avoid eating spicy foods, wearing caps, visiting a humid environment to restrict the environment for growth of fungal pores.

Answer: Single herb by the name of Makoye (Solanum Indica) written in Ayurvedic texts, also commonly known as Kakamachi, in the form of pure extract in combination with Anti-fungal AF-7 Cream for local application is the best choice for treating Seborrheic dermatitis. Stop using cosmetic products on affected areas with treatment of the disease.

Answer: Seborrheic Dermatitis can be treated by applying natural remedies. One of the best natural remedies for Seborrheic Dermatitis is applying Triphala Churna mardana on the affected area. Don’t use SLS and paraben containing soaps in case of discharge from the rash.

Answer: The root cause of Seborrheic Dermatitis is intake of viruddha ahara (incompatible food) and synthetic foods for a long period of time causing inflammation with external factors acting as a triggering factor. The first occurrence of Seborrheic Dermatitis is seen in infants, in the form of cradle cap which is usually resolved in infancy.

Answer: IAFA AF-7 tablet benefits with the symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Herbs such as Khadira, Nimba and Haridra are great antimicrobials and inhibit the growth and spread of fungal spores.

Answer: IAFA AF-7 Oil is the best oil for seborrheic dermatitis with combination of herbs which stops the growth of fungal spores while moisturizing the area of dry cracked skin in Seborrheic Dermatitis. Tulsi and Nimba used in this formulation have great effect to alleviate symptoms.

Answer: IAFA 333 Shampoo and IAFA AF-7 Bar are used to treat the symptoms of dandruff, cracked skin, crust, red skin and itching on the scalp. 333 Shampoo includes Shirish, Karanj and IAFA AF-7 Bar includes Nimba and Chakramarda.

Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis is not a permanent disorder; Ayurveda has proven to be the integrative approach in solving this problem from its root cause. There may be recurrence of symptoms during the treatment if you don’t follow the diet and food restrictions imposed during the treatment protocol.

Answer: Yeast fermented based food products like cakes, pastries, croissants even on a regular basis. On the contrary, foods that are fermented naturally including Gajar Kanji, Sauerkraut are recommended to avoid symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.

Answer: Lemon has a high amount of citric acid which inhibits the growth of yeast. It is antimicrobial in nature which keeps fungal infection at bay. But don’t apply lemon on the cracked skin of the scalp in cases of Seborrheic Dermatitis.

Answer: Seborrheic Dermatitis can be managed by applying IAFA AF-7 Cream on the scalp and other affected areas twice in a day on a regular basis. The cream is also an antimicrobial action and soothes the redness and itching.

Answer: The first line of treatment in Seborrheic Dermatitis is application of IAFA AF-7 Cream as it is great in resolving the symptoms of itching, crusting, yellowish discharge from the scalp which are common symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis.

Answer: There are many cases of hair loss in seborrheic dermatitis as the follicles are damaged by fungal infection and the friction caused by itching, redness and inflamed scalp. The hair loss is generally temporary it is cured with treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis.