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seborrheic dermatitis

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Noun1.seborrheic dermatitis - a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin
dermatitis - inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters


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Adults with the more severe seborrheic dermatitis will have flaky red greasy skin patches on the scalp, and babies with cradle cap will have a rash, and crusting on their scalp.
Seborrheic Dermatitis is one of the most common causes of dandruff & is characterised by scaly flakes as well as an abundance of grease on the skin.
Seborrheic dermatitis is also often known as dandruff, eczema or cradle cap.
 
 
 
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