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Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Background information
What is it?
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common inflammation of the skin, occurring in areas rich in sebaceous glands (e.g. scalp, nasolabial folds, ears, eyebrows, and chest) [Gupta et al, 2004; Gupta and Bluhm, 2004]:
- Dandruff often results from scaling of the scalp due to seborrhoeic dermatitis [Schwartz et al, 2006].
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis in infants most commonly affects the scalp and is often known as 'cradle cap'. The face, ears, neck, and nappy area can also be involved [O'Connor et al, 2008].
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