Vitamin B and Other Treatments for Seborrhea

Seborrheic dermatitis (also properly spelled seborrhoeic dermatitis) and other skin disorders such as eczema are not only uncomfortable, they can also be signs of malnutrition or at the very least vitamin deficiency. Healing Seborrhea is possible, and several natural seborrheic dermatitis treatment options are available. There are also things your physician or dermatologist can do to help improve your skin of you are suffering from seborrhea or eczema.

Aloe vera is one common antidote for skin problems of all sorts, and seems to work in clinical studies for seborrhea sufferers, reducing scaling and itching significantly. Aloe for seborrheic dermatitis may be one of the easiest and most effective solutions.

Vitamin B for seborrhea, especially vitamin B6, is both helpful and usually necessary as part of a treatment plan. A b complex vitamin is a good start (including folic acid and biotin), but there are also shots available. Ensuring adequate vitamins is essential for good health and to prevent further skin problems. Other important vitamins which may contribute to the issue when lacking and which can help with curing seborrhea include vitamins a and E. Vitamin E can be applied topically, like aloe, for relief of dryness and itching and to speed healing where possible. Tea tree oil and lavender oil have also been used effectively as an herbal remedy (topically).

According to experts, the consumption of essential fatty acids are also of great help in treatment and prevention of seborrheic dermatitis. Natural foods and products such as evening primrose oil and flax seed oil, which help ease inflammation, a major contributing factor in seborrhea.  

For skin conditions which affect the scalp, along with the oils mentioned above, there are special shampoos available which contain such things as selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc, salicylic acid, sulfur, tar or salicylic acid.

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