Types of Facial Eczema: Seborrheic Eczema

Seborrheic Eczema is another common cause of facial eczema and may affect adults and children. In the adult form the creases at the sides of the nose, the inner eyebrows and scalp are the main areas involved. The eyelids may also be affected (blepharitis). Other areas of the body
including the chest, armpits and back (between the shoulder blades) are sometimes
involved. Usually the affected skin is red with yellowish flakes, and there may be dandruff
of the scalp. It is thought that seborrhoeic eczema is a result of allergy towards a yeast
that occurs normally on the skin, especially in the more greasy (‘seborrhoeic’) areas such
as the face and scalp. The condition tends to be very persistent, being controlled with
treatment but occurring again when treatment is stopped.