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Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD) and dandruff are of a continuous spectrum of the same disease that affects the seborrheic areas of the body. Dandruff is restricted to the scalp, and involves itchy, flaking skin without visible inflammation.
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Dandruff: Light, white to yellow and dispersed flaking on...
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Repeat after 4–6 weeks. Cytostatic and keratolytic. ICD in...
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J Clin Investig Dermatol. 2015 Dec; 3(2):...
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INTRODUCTION. Malassezia yeasts are unique under the view...
- Maintenance Therapy of Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis With 0.1% Tacrolimus Ointment
INTRODUCTION. Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is characterized by...
- Oral Itraconazole for The Treatment of Severe Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
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The status of dandruff being amphibious – a disease/disorder, and relatively less medical intervention is sought after for the treatment, dandruff is the most commercially exploited skin and scalp disorder/disease by personal care industries.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp may be described in lay terms as dandruff due to the dry, flaky character of the skin. [6] However, as dandruff may refer to any dryness or scaling of the scalp, not all dandruff is seborrhoeic dermatitis. [ 6 ]
Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. [1] Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. [1] [2] It can result in social or self-esteem problems. [4] A more severe form of the condition, which includes inflammation of the skin, is known as seborrhoeic dermatitis. [1]
5 sty 2021 · Dandruff (also known as “pityriasis capitis”, “seborrheic dermatitis confined to the scalp”, pityriasis simplex, furfuracea or capitis) is a condition that affects the scalp and results in the production of skin flakes (Figs. 4.1 and 4.2). In some cases, this is accompanied by redness and itching of the scalp.
19 lip 2024 · Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest.
27 maj 2015 · Key Points. Seborrhoeic dermatitis affects at least 3% to 10% of the population and causes red patches with greasy scales on the face, chest, skin flexures, and scalp. The cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is unknown. Malassezia yeast species are thought to have an important role.
