Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 9 months ago

How to treat seborrheic eczema?

My skin gets really flaky and red, especially around my nose and eyebrows. The dermatologist said it's seborrheic eczema. I'm looking for advice on how to treat it effectively.

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Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I was told I have this on my face and scalp, and I feel a bit lost. Is it true that seborrheic eczema gets worse during winter season or is it just because of dust? Also, does regular coconut oil help or does it make it worse?

Asha Latha Asha Latha Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Welcome! Yes, seborrheic eczema is very common and can be managed beautifully. I suggest using a gentle ketoconazole-based shampoo as prescribed by your doctor, and avoiding heavy, oily hair products which can feed the yeast. Keep your scalp clean and dry, and you'll see a big difference.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My scalp and the sides of my nose are constantly red, itchy, and flaking, and it is making me so self-conscious. Does anyone else feel like the flaking gets worse when they are stressed or haven't slept well? I'm really worried this will never go away completely.

Anjali Pillai Anjali Pillai Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

When you have this condition, washing off sweat immediately after your daily walk or gym session is super important, as dried sweat can irritate the flaking skin. Keep your diet clean and cut down on processed foods. Check with your doctor about mild medicated washes that are safe for daily use.

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Rhea Kapoor Rhea Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Let's be direct: seborrheic eczema is linked to a yeast that naturally lives on our skin, so normal beauty shampoos won't fix it. You need a proper dermatologist-prescribed antifungal shampoo and topical lotion. Stop experimenting with heavy home oils which actually feed the yeast, and get a professional prescription.

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