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What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disease that causes redness and flaking of the skin. It is often found on the face and hairline, although it can affect skin on other parts of the body, such as the central chest and armpits. The disease causes the skin to become red, scaly, and flaky. It is caused by the overgrowth of fungus on the skin. The fungus uses sebum present on the face or body as a food source to cause infection. The fungus digests the sebum leaving behind free fatty acids that cause itching, redness, and scaling. Treating the dermatitis means reducing sebum and decreasing the fungus.

How is it treated?
Sulfur is an effective time-tested ingredient in treating scalp, face, and body seborrheic dermatitis. It functions to decrease the amount of fungus in each of these areas. Sulfur is one of the main ingredients in all PLEXION® formulations.

How Can PLEXION® Help?
In any formulation, PLEXION® effectively treats seborrheic dermatitis. PLEXION offers a blend of ingredients that work together to reduce fungus and oil on your skin. PLEXION offers four topical treatments for seborrheic dermatitis. To learn more about PLEXION or for help choosing the best formula for your condition, consult your doctor.

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