Seborrheic dermatitis
Alternative names:
cradle cap; dandruff; dermatitis - seborrheic
Symptoms:
- skin lesion
- patch or large area
- greasy, oily areas of skin
- skin scales, white and flaking or yellowish, oily, and adherent "dandruff"
- patches may include the scalp, eyebrows, nose, forehead, or ears
- itching, usually painless unless infected
- mild redness
Hair loss may also be associated with this disease.
Signs and tests:
The diagnosis is based on the appearance and location of the skin lesions.
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