Seborrheic dermatitis

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Skin layers

Dandruff; Seborrheic eczema; Cradle cap

• Skin lesions
• Plaques over large area
• Greasy, oily areas of skin
• Skin scales -- white and flaking, or yellowish, oily, and adherent -- "dandruff"
• Plaques may include the scalp, eyebrows, nose, forehead, or ears
• Itching -- may become more itchy if infected
• Mild redness
• Hair loss may also be associated with this disease

The diagnosis is based on the appearance and location of the skin lesions.

Review Date: 10/17/2005
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.