Thursday, January 15, 2009

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Basic Facts


Seborrheic dermatitis, the dermatitis of the sebaceous areas, is a common disease. It may be considered part of a clinical spectrum which include dandruff and psoriasis.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease associated with increased and altered sebum production and yeast colonization. Seborrheic dermatitis presents as a chronic dermatitis or eczema in sebum rich areas of the body like scalp, face and upper trunk. Its milder, non-inflammatory form is known as dandruff.

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Basic Facts

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