Introduction
Dandruff is one of the forms in which seborrhea can manifest itself. The literal meaning of the word ’seborrhea’ is-A condition in which over activity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily. Seborrhea also goes by names such as seborrheic dermatitis or common dandruff. The variety of conditions in which seborrhea can present itself are dandruff, thick scales on the scalp, redness on the face or in the armpits, or raw, red patches below the breasts. Although in some of these conditions the skin may feel “dry”, moisturizing only makes it redder. There are cases when skin may seem oily or even oily and dry at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »





