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Does sebborheic dermatitis appear on the upper part of the back just under the neck?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Can: Sebborheic dermatitis affects the scalp, face and cheeks and anterior chest. It is red scaly and oily

Answered 9/28/2016

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