Seborrheic dermatitis

[Pooo]

Hi,

Since last few weeks i have dry ,scaly skin under my eyebrow and arond my noseline.its like flaky red skin.I get redness on my chin too easily.It looks like Seborrheic dermatitis.I have had blood trafunsion before two year in CA USA.I am really worried that did i get something from blood tranfusion or not though i have read this blood supply in usa is very safe but i am worried as i have also read that HIV is realted to this skin condition.I am really worried...please guide me about that ,is it possible or its just coincidence?I would like to add that usually i have very dry skin.thats my skin type.

[mjtimberwolves]

i have 3 tiny red flat patches on my scalp more likely of a pimple size and it’s not itchy, it does flakes right after i dry my wet hair, i just want to ask if it is a seborrhea dermatitis or not

[Pooo]

Hi,

I have one more quetion.....is it possible that if you have some major infection like HIV your normal blood test count would be abnormal?I had Cbc count last month and it came normal so i am just wondering.....

[Pooo]

Hi Dr.Aparna,

Thanks for your quick reply.I am not sure as its seborrheic dermatities as right now i have this only on my face and that too under eyebrow and one under eye and around nose line.Last time doctor said its eczema.I am planning for HIV test but its so scarry thought that what if you are HIV positive though time and again my doctor said that you are not at risk of HIV still you can understand as normally i have living healthy life.Its just recently that i got some skin problem and mainly on face.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Seborrhoeic eczema (also Seborrheic dermatitis AmE, seborrhea) is a skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and trunk causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich areas of skin.
Soaps and detergents such as sodium laureth sulfate may precipitate a flare-up, as they strip moisture from the top layers of the skin, and the drying property of these can cause flare-ups and may worsen the condition.
Avoid using these and choose a suitable alternative for cleansing the skin.
Or it could just be xerosis.Xerosis is the medical term for dry skin. It can have many different causes, including general dehydration, Vitamin A deficiency, and diabetes.
ref:wikipedia
HIV has other manifestations too, so it is unlikely in your case.For your satisfaction you could take tests for it.