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Seborrheic dermatitis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Dandruff; Seborrheic eczema; Cradle cap

Symptoms

  • Skin lesions
  • Plaque or over large area
  • Greasy, oily areas of skin
  • Skin scales -- white and flaking, or yellowish, oily, and adherent -- "dandruff"
  • Plaques may include the scalp, eyebrows, nose, forehead, or ears
  • Itching -- may become more itchy if infected
  • Mild redness
  • Hair loss may also be associated with this disease

Signs and Tests

The diagnosis is based on the appearance and location of the skin lesions.

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