Use of Olive Oil for the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis in Children

Abstract

Use of Olive Oil for the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis in Children S eborrheic dermatitis is a common complaint brought to pediatricians. Also known as "cradle cap" in infants and "dandruff" in adolescents, the condition is believed to be triggered by Malassezia yeasts. 1 The natural course correlates androgen-driven excess sebum production: spontaneous improvement by age 1 year and reoccurrence with puberty. Treatment of this condition has supported a billion dollar market for overthe-counter treatments, 2 loosely regulated by a Food and Drug Administration monograph. The Internet provides easy access to several websites that give directions for home treatments. A popular approach is application of oil (olive, vegetable, or mineral), left on for as short as 15 minutes or as long as overnight, followed by brushing to loosen scales, and finally shampooing. 3-6 While oil application may be risk free, a potential concern arises when considering a possible Malassezia virulence factor regulated by its metabolic lipid pathways. In vivo, Malassezia digests sebum into saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. 1 Only the saturated molecules are essential while the unsaturated fatty acids are a byproduct. 1 Organic oils (such as olive oil) contain both saturated and unsaturated lipids and may be counterproductive to treat a condition whose etiology is linked to Malassezia. In fact, olive oil is a standard in vitro culture media for Malassezia. 7 Saturated fatty acids likely encourage Malassezia overgrowth and excess unsaturated fatty acids may induce inflammation and scaling. As nondigestible oil, mineral oil may provide a triglyceridefree alternative to organic oils. Based on the evidence currently available, it may be prudent to avoid organic oils, especially olive oil, when treating seborrheic dermatitis or other inflammatory skin diseases triggered by colonizing microflora.

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Sampling tomorrow's lunch today: Examining the effect of sampling a vegetable-focused entrée on school lunch participation, a pilot study

“…The fact that a significant increase in NSLP participation was not noted for students paying full price may suggest that a sampling intervention needs to be combined with another behavioral intervention for maximum impact. For example, previous research has found that using creative names for foods or placing a targeted food first in a cafeteria line can positively impact the selection of these foods ( Wansink and Hanks, 2013 ; Wansink et al, 2012a , Wansink et al, 2012b ). It is possible that if Root Vegetable Stew (or any of the entrées) had been given creative names designed by middle school students, they may have been chosen more often, especially if sampling was combined with the customized name.…”

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“…No lactente a dermatite seborreica é auto limitada, uma vez que é determinada pelos hormônios androgênicos da mãe. A persistência dos hormônios androgênicos maternos na circulação do recém-nascido, gera uma atividade anormal na estrutura glandular na primeira semana de vida do paciente, porém quando os hormônios androgênicos da mãe vão embora o quadro de DS tente a regredir, isso acontece por volta do terceiro mês de vida (Siegfried E. et al, 2012). Nessa faixa etária a prevalência da doença no sexo masculino em relação ao sexo feminino é relativamente semelhante, diferente do que acontece nos adultos (Sampaio AL.…”

Sampling tomorrow's lunch today: Examining the effect of sampling a vegetable-focused entrée on school lunch participation, a pilot study

“…The fact that a significant increase in NSLP participation was not noted for students paying full price may suggest that a sampling intervention needs to be combined with another behavioral intervention for maximum impact. For example, previous research has found that using creative names for foods or placing a targeted food first in a cafeteria line can positively impact the selection of these foods ( Wansink and Hanks, 2013 ; Wansink et al, 2012a , Wansink et al, 2012b ). It is possible that if Root Vegetable Stew (or any of the entrées) had been given creative names designed by middle school students, they may have been chosen more often, especially if sampling was combined with the customized name.…”

The use of olive oil for skin health in a Saudi population: A cross-sectional study

“…16 In addition, OO is used as a standard component of in vitro culture medium for Malassezia species. 17 One of the limitations of our study is that it represents Riyadh city only. Thus, the results cannot be generalized to the whole country as each region has its different culture and habits.…”

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“…No lactente a dermatite seborreica é auto limitada, uma vez que é determinada pelos hormônios androgênicos da mãe. A persistência dos hormônios androgênicos maternos na circulação do recém-nascido, gera uma atividade anormal na estrutura glandular na primeira semana de vida do paciente, porém quando os hormônios androgênicos da mãe vão embora o quadro de DS tente a regredir, isso acontece por volta do terceiro mês de vida (Siegfried E. et al, 2012). Nessa faixa etária a prevalência da doença no sexo masculino em relação ao sexo feminino é relativamente semelhante, diferente do que acontece nos adultos (Sampaio AL.…”

Sampling tomorrow's lunch today: Examining the effect of sampling a vegetable-focused entrée on school lunch participation, a pilot study

“…The fact that a significant increase in NSLP participation was not noted for students paying full price may suggest that a sampling intervention needs to be combined with another behavioral intervention for maximum impact. For example, previous research has found that using creative names for foods or placing a targeted food first in a cafeteria line can positively impact the selection of these foods ( Wansink and Hanks, 2013 ; Wansink et al, 2012a , Wansink et al, 2012b ). It is possible that if Root Vegetable Stew (or any of the entrées) had been given creative names designed by middle school students, they may have been chosen more often, especially if sampling was combined with the customized name.…”

The use of olive oil for skin health in a Saudi population: A cross-sectional study

“…16 In addition, OO is used as a standard component of in vitro culture medium for Malassezia species. 17 One of the limitations of our study is that it represents Riyadh city only. Thus, the results cannot be generalized to the whole country as each region has its different culture and habits.…”

Diferenças nas manifestações clínicas e na forma de tratamento da dermatite seborreica desde o paciente pediátrico até o paciente idoso

“…No lactente a dermatite seborreica é auto limitada, uma vez que é determinada pelos hormônios androgênicos da mãe. A persistência dos hormônios androgênicos maternos na circulação do recém-nascido, gera uma atividade anormal na estrutura glandular na primeira semana de vida do paciente, porém quando os hormônios androgênicos da mãe vão embora o quadro de DS tente a regredir, isso acontece por volta do terceiro mês de vida (Siegfried E. et al, 2012). Nessa faixa etária a prevalência da doença no sexo masculino em relação ao sexo feminino é relativamente semelhante, diferente do que acontece nos adultos (Sampaio AL.…”