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What Causes Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causesflaky,white to yellowish
Cradle cap is the term used when seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp of infants.
Alternative Names
Dandruff; Seborrheic eczema; Cradle cap
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be due to a combination of an over...
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Seborrheic Dermatitis (Seborrhea)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Because doctors do not know what causes seborrhea, there is no way to prevent it. However, symptoms can be controlled with effective... Read more »
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. Atopic eczema is the most common type. See also: Contact... Read more »
Seborrheic keratosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous (benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.Alternative NamesBenign skin tumors - keratosis; Keratosis... Read more »
Contact Dermatitis
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What Is It? Contact dermatitis is a form of skin inflammation that occurs because the skin has been exposed to a substance that irritates it or that... Read more »
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dermatitis Herpetiformis is an uncommon, chronic disease in which the primary clinical manifestations are cutaneous (relating to the skin). It is... Read more »
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