It occurs more frequently as people get older. There is no cure for this condition. A yeast named Malassezia ovalis that grows on the skin causes seborrheic dermatitis. People prone to seborrheic dermatitis are usually genetically susceptible to this condition. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually worse in the colder months.
Treatment is a matter of control rather than cure.
Seborrheic dermatitis usually responds to topical therapy. The treatment depends on its site as well as its severity. Sebulex Shampoo , which can be purchased without a prescription, should be used every other day to wash the scalp. The more often you shampoo the less likely you are to have this problem. Other good shampoos are Head and Shoulders and Selsun Blue .