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Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment

What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?

Rashes caused by Seborrheic Dermatitis can appear on the body. Sometimes, the affected skin itches. The signs and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis vary with age.

In adults, seborrheic dermatitis usually affects the scalp, eyebrows, ear canals, sides of the nose, and behind the ears. It sometimes affects the armpits, chest, and in the groin area. Most people with it complain of dandruff, especially on the back and sides of the scalp (bad dandruff is usually seborrheic dermatitis).

Seborrheic dermatitis may start in infancy as cradle cap. It affects the scalp as thick, crusty, yellow scales. Children usually outgrow it by age 3 and do not normally get seborrheic dermatitis. Cradle cap is not contagious, it is not caused by poor hygiene, it is not an allergy, and it is not dangerous. Cradle cap usually does not itch, but it may. If excessive scratching occurs, it can cause additional inflammation, mild infections or bleeding.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis Diagnosis

Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition that dermatologists frequently diagnose and treat.

If you think you might have seborrheic dermatitis, you should see a dermatologist for a diagnosis. This common skin condition can look like psoriasis, eczema, or an allergic reaction. Each of these skin diseases requires different treatment.

Adapted from original source: AAD & AOCD

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