Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Dry, flaky patches that are prone to redness may be a symptom of a condition known as seborrhoeic dermatitis. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is almost always mistaken for dry skin. In fact, it is caused by excess sebum, which causes a rash-like reaction. Heavy moisturisers actually make this condition worse as the root cause is oiliness. Seborrhoeic dermatitis responds well to topical niacinamide (to reduce oil flow) and Vitamins A, C & E (to control inflammation. Alpha + beta hydroxy acids help regulate oil flow and can help prevent seborrhoeic dermatitis from reoccurring.