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I had persistent red face and sometimes dandruffs on beard especially at winter.how can know if it rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Consult Dermatologis: It is difficult to say. I suggest you consult a Dermatologist or your Primary care doctor to find out what you have and get it treated appropriately

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See doctor or: dermatologist and and have it checked and diagnosed and treated.

Dr Nichter agreed

Answered 10/25/2015

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A member asked:

I had persistent red face and sometimes dandruffs on beard especially at winter.how can know if it rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Nichter agreed

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