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Articles categorized as Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Dandruff: Why Yeast Feast and How to Control the Flakes

Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis both seem to result from a reaction to yeast that normally live on the skin. You CAN control Malassezia!

Terry Graedon - November 1, 2018

How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Child’s Rash

Terry Graedon - November 6, 2017

Will Smearing Greek Yogurt on the Face Ease Flakes?

Terry Graedon - September 3, 2017

How to Get Rid of Beard Flakes

Terry Graedon - November 21, 2016

Why Does Listerine Soothe Your Itchy Scalp?

Joe Graedon - November 10, 2014

Sea Salt Wash Foils Facial Dandruff

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Terry Graedon - March 24, 2014

Vicks VapoRub Helps Calm Facial Dandruff

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Joe Graedon - October 29, 2012

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Curing Facial Dandruff

Facial dandruff is called seborrheic dermatitis, and it is usually caused by overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia. Home remedies may help.

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Joe Graedon - October 1, 2007

Smear Laxative On Face To Fight Flakes

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Joe Graedon - June 14, 2004

Noxzema Works Against Itchy Skin

The herbal oils in Noxzema can help alleviate itching due to seborrheic dermatitis.