SEBORRHEA

    This is a scaly inflammation of the skin that occurs around the scalp, face, and occasionally on other areas of the body. Seborrhea primarily affects adults and usually appears as dry or greasy scaling and is often misdiagnosed as thick dandruff. In the most severe cases, a yellow or red scaling with papules around the rash appears usually along the hairline and behind the ears. If is often found in the ear canal, on the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose, in the nasal folds, or on the upper chest. Seborrhea dermatitis does not cause hair loss.

    Infants in the first month of life may develop seborrhea dermatitis, often called cradle cap, which results in thick yellow-crusted scalp. In severe cases, cracks and yellow scaling behind the ears and red facial papules may be present.
    Nutritional deficiency is a contributing cause of seborrhea. Deficiencies of vitamin A, biotin, vitamin B-2 (riboflavin), vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), essential fatty acids, zinc, sulfur and selenium have all been documented, and treatment with these nutrients invariably results in improvement. In particular, the development of seborrheic dermatitis is a sign of severe essential fatty acid deficiency. Zinc, B-2, B-6, and biotin are all required for optimal digestion and utilization of essential fatty acids.
    Optimal results are achieved when antimicrobial treatment is commbined with nutritional therapy. The diet should be high in natural fats and protein and low in sugar, particularly refined sugar. Daily doses of essential fatty acids, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, B-6, biotin, and riboflavin should be taken. Genetic and climatic factors, in addition to chemical and allergic sensitivities, seem to affect the incidence and severity of the disease. It is more prevalent in the winter when more time is spent indoors and household chemicals are more concentrated. Some cases of seborrhea miraculously improve with the avoidance of coffee.
    *Take the Vitality Pack with Oligofructose Complex, CellWise, ProVex, and/or ProVex-Plus as directed. Drink 2 to 6 cups of Melaleuca Herbal Tea daily for detoxification. Bathe using Antibacterial Liquid Soap in a tub containing 1 oz of Renew Bath Oil and 1 oz of Sol-U-Mel. Shampoo with Melaleuca Original Shampoo. Continue the bathing procedure once a day, but apply T36-C5 with either Renew Intensive Skin Therapy or MelaGel after each bath.