From: "Linda Sy MD"
Date: Sat Feb 6, 1999 12:57 am
Subject: [rosacea] Re: SubDerm v. Rosacea
Stephen,
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the oil glands which
manifests as redness, flaking, burning and occasionally, itching. It often
involves the T zone of the face (eyebrows, nose, down to chin area) as well as
scalp, ears and torso (chest and mid-back). It can be provoked by stress or
lowered immune system and often seen in those with neurological problems such
as parkinson's, stroke etc. patients. There is no known cure but palliative
treatments consist of mild hydrocortisone creams topically during flare ups
(& sparingly), antifungal creams such as Nizoral shamposs & creams,
products with sulfur, sulfacetamide, salicylic acid, and oral antibiotics.
Rosacea involves oil glands and blood vessels. The oil gland involvement
consists of acne while the vascular component consists of flushing and broken
blood vessels. There are many triggers and factors involved in rosacea that you
have seen posted in this group. Like SD, there is no known cure but many
palliative treatments all posted here too.The two conditions are often seen
together and I believe they are "cousins".
Linda Sy M.D.
Linda Sy Skin Care
http://www.lindasy.com
-----Original Message-----
From: sgyesq worldnet.att.net
To: rosacea-support@egroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 04, 1999 4:09 AM
Subject: [rosacea] SubDerm v. Rosacea
Can anyone explain the difference between suborrheic dermatitis and rosasea.
Some dermatologists have said I have rosacea and others have said I had this
and still others I said both. I cannot belive I have both because the
complexion started all at once.
Thanks. Best regards, Stephen