| www.onlinedermclinic.com In this tutorial, Kevin St.Clair MD, discusses diagnosis and treatment options for this common skin disease. Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) presents with redness and scale of various regions like the scalp, ears, face, and eyebrows. Watch our tutorials given by US Board Certified dermatologists. Key Points *Condition is a common harmless scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas. *A common uninflamed form of seborrhoeic dermatitis is commonly called Dandruff. *Condition results in scaly flakes of dry pink or skin-colored patches with yellowish or white scale that can appear in the hair, the eyebrows, eyelids, or in creases and folds. *Causes are unknown, but can be exacerbated by certain factors. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, harmless, scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas. It is most likely to occur where the skin is oily. Dandruff, sometimes called pityriasis capitis, is an uninflamed form of Seborrheic dermatitis. Dandruff presents as scaly patches scattered within hair-bearing areas of the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis may appear at any age after puberty. It fluctuates in severity and may persist for years. It may predispose to Psoriasis. Sometimes it is difficult to tell Psoriasis from Seborrheic dermatitis on the face, scalp and chest and your doctor may diagnose an overlap condition, known as seboPsoriasis. Within the scalp, Seborrheic dermatitis causes ill-defined dry pink or skin colored patches with ... |
