The SebDermLab Journal
Poor sleep and inflammatory skin conditions are linked in general immune research. Here's what that means — and doesn't mean — for seborrheic dermatitis specifically.
6 min read
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis can come with noticeable shedding. Here's what's driving it, when it's reversible, and when it's worth seeing a dermatologist.
7 min read
Seborrheic dermatitis is usually diagnosed by appearance alone. Here's what a dermatology visit typically involves, and how it's distinguished from conditions that can look similar.
7 min read
First-line, second-line, and maintenance options for scalp and facial seborrheic dermatitis — what each does and how they're typically used.
9 min read
Seborrheic dermatitis doesn't have one single cause — here's the multifactorial picture researchers currently work from, and the risk factors that raise the odds of a flare.
8 min read
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The science behind the brain-skin axis reveals that stress isn't just in your head—it's written all over your face. Here is how to decode the message and break the flare-up cycle.
6 min read
A cautious look at what nutrition research does and does not currently support for seborrheic dermatitis.
6 min read
A first-person account shared with our editorial team. This is one person's personal experience, not medical guidance, a validated protocol, or a claim that applies to everyone.
6 min read
Well-established general health science, applied cautiously to a condition where direct evidence is still emerging.
7 min read
Skin and the nervous system stay in constant contact throughout life. Here's what human studies actually show about that connection — and where the evidence runs out.
9 min read
Where the evidence is strongest, where it's weakest, and where your money and time are best spent — without inflated claims.
8 min read
Nail biting, skin picking, and jaw clenching are recognized clinical behaviors with a plausible — but not fully proven — link to facial skin inflammation.
7 min read
Nasal breathing and nostril-specific techniques have real, measured effects on the autonomic nervous system. Here's what's well-supported and what's still speculative for skin specifically.
8 min read
Decades of research point to several interacting factors rather than one culprit — which is actually useful to know if a past treatment let you down.
6 min read
A practical framework for identifying personal triggers, plus what controlled studies actually show about meditation and inflammatory skin conditions.
7 min read
How the outermost layer of skin protects against irritation, and what happens when that barrier is compromised.
6 min read
The yeast genus most closely linked to seborrheic dermatitis, and how it's thought to contribute to flares.
7 min read
A plain-language overview of what seborrheic dermatitis is, who it affects, and how researchers currently explain it.
8 min read
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