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Redness of the skin
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Itching
Even more dandruff now
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What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Rashes with scaly flaky skin, typically on the eyebrows, bridge of the nose, and sides of the nose. It is believed to be caused by an overgrowth of the Malassezia fungus, which feeds on increased sebum in some patients. Risk factors include HIV and Parkinson's disease. This condition can also occur in newborns.
Typical Symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Scalp rash
- Mild itch
- Itchy skin
- Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
- Scab
- Skin over the entire body is red
- Red skin improves with steroid creams
- Dry skin
Diagnostic Questions for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a rash on your scalp?
- Do you have a mild itch?
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Do you have multiple red areas or spots on your skin?
- Do you have a scab?
Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Creams are usually prescribed. If it involves the scalp, a special shampoo might be recommended. It tends to resolve on its own in newborns.
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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