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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear. It can occur with or without reddened skin. Cradle c...
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Symptoms
Seborrheic dermatitis can occur on many different body areas. Typically it forms where the skin is oily or greasy. Comm...
Causes
Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be due to a combination of an over production of skin oil and irritation from a yea...
Treatments
You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and...
Complications
Psychological distress, low self esteem, embarrassment; Secondary bacterial or fungal infections.
Prevention
The severity of seborrheic dermatitis can be lessened by controlling the risk factors and by paying careful attention t...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if seborrheic dermatitis symptoms do not respond to self-care or...
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