Seborrheic dermatitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
By Dr. Zoe Cohen, MD · · Dermatology
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Dermatology service line explains seborrheic dermatitis in plain language.
About this topic
Topic: seborrheic dermatitis. A dermatitis that is an inflammatory skin condition resulting in flaky, white to yellowish scales on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear, which is caused due to a combination of an over production of skin oil and irritation from a yeast Malassezia furfur. The symptoms include itching, skin lesions and scales, redness, plaques and hair loss.
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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.