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24 years
Am having irritations on my beard,moustache, eyebrow left one,and at the side of my head hair and below my eyes. These irritations turn into dandruff after several days what should i do?
Jul 6, 2015

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
This is a form of facial seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition that usually affects areas of the skin where there is a high concentration of sebaceous glands (the glands that produce the sebum, the substance that keeps the skin moist and protects it against infection). Malassezia, a kind of fungus (yeast), has been implicated in precipitating this condition.Treatment consist of the following measures:
Scalp treatment:
Medicated shampoos: based on selenium, zinc, and ketokonazole (an anti-fungal agent) to be applied twice weekly. You may have to use this kind of shampoos forever.Topical steroid creamsFace/ears:
Wash thoroughly once or twice  per day using a soap-free facial wash (soap dries the akin, creates cracks and worsens the problem)Ketokonazole-based creams, steroid (hydrocortisone) creams may also be used.
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