Treatment of scaly skin and seborrheic excema

Scaly skin, seborrheic dermatitis, causes, symptoms, treatment

Dry and scaly skin occurs when the natural fat and moisture regulation of the skin is disturbed. This can have many reasons, you should consult a doctor if you have been suffering from dry skin for a long time and applying cream does not relieve the symptoms, the skin suddenly becomes dry for no apparent reason, or the dry skin areas begin to flake, hurt, redden or become inflamed.

Cause for seborrheic dermatitis

The cause of dandruff and eczema formation in seborrheic dermatitis is not conclusively clarified. Thus, an excessive sebum production is discussed as well as an excessive colonization of the skin with yeast fungi; an hereditary predisposition is also possible.

Symptoms

Skin diseases can be well characterized according to the region in which they occur preferentially. Seborrheic dermatitis, for example, occurs in the area of the sebaceous glands, which are mainly located in the sweat ducts (front chest and back back), in the face, and on the hairy head. As the skin disease occurs mainly on the head in infancy, it is also known as “head gneiss”. In babies, eczema usually heals without medical treatment.

Seborrheic eczema is described as a clearly defined redness of the skin with yellowish scales on top of it that feel greasy. The appearance can vary depending on the severity of the condition – from single flakes to spreading to several areas of skin with inflammatory eczema.

Treatment at Dermacare Vienna

During the initial consultation at Dermacare, which takes about 30-35 minutes, the experienced dermatologist develops an experience-based therapy concept based on the diagnosis.

Dermacare uses the latest procedures and technologies both for diagnosis, examination of the skin using a dermoscope (digital magnifying glass) and for treatment.

At a follow-up appointment, which takes place one to three months later depending on the course of treatment, a possible follow-up consultation will be scheduled in the course of the progress monitoring/ discussion of findings depending on the course of treatment.

Medical services for the treatment of diseases of the hair and nails can be submitted to the health insurance company for reimbursement.

Everything at a glance

• Service: Diagnosis and efficient local therapy for milder forms; if necessary, drug therapies (tablets and injections) for more severe forms
• Consultation and treatment costs:
  
  • Specialist initial consultation 120-150 Euro
  • Progress check/report discussion free of charge,
  • Follow-up consultations 90-120 Euro.
• Reimbursement of costs by health insurance: Yes
• Consultation time: 30-45min (first consultation), afterwards at the discretion of the doctor
• Treatment interval:  Depending on diagnosis, findings, therapy success & course

Why should you seek treatment at Dermacare?

• The treatment is carried out by experienced medical specialists
• Only medical devices are used
• Good public connection (Schwedenplatz) or parking garage for the car in the house
• Long opening hours