Seborrheic dermatitis (say "seh-buh-REE-ick der-muh-TY-tus") is a rash with greasy, flaky skin patches. The patches can look whitish. With lighter skin, the skin under the patches can look reddish. With darker skin, the skin can also look darker or lighter than the usual skin color.
The rash may appear on many parts of the body. It may be on the scalp, face (especially the eyebrow area and near the nose and mouth), ears, underarms, or genital area or under the breasts. The flaky skin on the scalp is called dandruff.
This rash is often a long-term (chronic) condition, with symptoms that come and go. It may get worse with cold, dry weather or stress. Treatments include antifungal shampoos and medicines that are put on the skin.
What causes this isn't fully understood. It may involve the oil glands in skin. A type of skin fungus, or yeast, may also be linked with this condition.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes a rash with greasy, flaky skin patches. It often occurs on the scalp and face. The rash may also appear on other parts of the body, such as the ears and the genital area.
This condition can affect people of all ages. In babies, it's called cradle cap, and it usually goes away without treatment.
In teens and adults, seborrheic dermatitis is usually treated with antifungal shampoos and medicines that are put on the skin. Treatment doesn't cure this dermatitis, but it can help control the symptoms.
This is often a long-term (chronic) condition, with symptoms that come and go. Stress can make symptoms worse. So can weather that's cold and dry.
Symptoms include a rash with greasy, flaky skin patches. The rash may be itchy. The patches may look whitish. With lighter skin, the skin under the patches may look reddish. With darker skin, the skin may look darker or lighter than the usual skin color.
Seborrheic dermatitis in teens and adults is usually treated with antifungal shampoos and medicines that you put on your skin (topical medicines). If those medicines don't help, your doctor may prescribe other treatments, such as pills.
A doctor can usually diagnose this condition by looking at the rash and where it's located. You'll also be asked about your symptoms and past health. In rare cases, the doctor might take a skin sample (biopsy) to rule out other skin problems.
Seborrheic dermatitis (say "seh-buh-REE-ick der-muh-TY-tus") is a skin condition that causes a rash with greasy, flaky skin patches. Dandruff is the most common and mild form of this condition. It often affects the scalp and face, especially near the eyebrows, nose, and mouth. The rash may also appear on other parts of the body, such as the ears, underarms, chest, and genital area.
In babies, this condition is called cradle cap, and it usually goes away on its own.
In teens and adults, seborrheic dermatitis is often a long-term (chronic) condition with symptoms that come and go. Stress can make symptoms worse. So can weather that's cold and dry.
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