Petrolatum's Effect on Initial Symptoms of Nonscalp Seborrheic Dermatitis and Preventing Exacerbation

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-75 years old who are patients of the Genesys East Flint Clinic and have been diagnosed with recurrent NSSD * Patients are to use the petrolatum treatment strictly for the initial symptoms of NSSD: Excessive flaking, and erythematous macules or papules * Patients who are able to attend the follow-up appointments for assessment * Patients are to have the doctor's confidence that that patient will correctly implement the treatment plan Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not in the 18-75 years of age range. * Patients who are receiving treatment for their seborrheic dermatitis (Scalp or nonscalp) elsewhere. * Patients who have not demonstrated recurrent NSSD. * Patients who are unable to commit to a follow-up appointments for assessment. * Patients who do not have the physician's confidence in implementing the studies treatment plan effectively. * Patient's who are unable/unwilling to have petrolatum on affected area for at least a 6 hour length of time.