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Seborrheic dermatitis of scalp
A condition in which scaling and flaking of a baby's scalp makes it appear yellow and greasy.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare |
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A 29-year old male asked:
Hi which topical cortisteroid is more effective for seborrheic dermatitis of scalp ?
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A 26-year old male asked:
What to eat for scalp seborrheic dermatitis ? And what to avoid ?
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A 31-year old male asked:
My seborrheic dermatitis is at it worst on my scalp, any effective cure?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What are the main differences between psoriasis of the scalp and seborrheic dermatitis? Is there a cure for s. Dermatitis? Why does it happen? Ty dr
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A 20-year old female asked:
Should I use cooconut oil on scalp affected by seborrheic dermatitis?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the difference between seborrheic dermatitis and just having a dry scalp?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can I get rid of seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Does seborrheic dermatitis cause hairfall and itichy scalp? How to cure this condition?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is there any vitamins that help seborrheic dermatitis (scalp?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Hi can i use minoxidil 5% on my scalp while having seborrheic dermatitis ?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Does diflucan work for Seborrheic dermatitis on the skin and scalp and if so, what's the general dose and amount of time used to treat it?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the difference between dandruff ahd seborrheic dermatitis? I have large flakes in certain areas of my scalp, especially around the edges.
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A 21-year old female asked:
I use of fluocinonide 0.05% topical solution for seborrheic scalp dermatitis ok over 2 wks? My derm. Said its short term. No open sores, helps w itch.
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp. Can the heat from hair dryers affect hair growth or seborrheic dermatitis?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Hi i've seborrheic dermatitis on scalp i'm using anti dandruff shampoo daily is doing workout is bad for seborrheic dermatitis please advise thx ..
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A 29-year old male asked:
Doctors recommend use ketoconazole shampoo use twice weekly. For seborrheic dermatitis scalp why we cant use it everyday?what shampoo for everyday ?
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A 41-year old asked:
How can I get rid of seborrheic dermatitis in the scalp and the exterior of the ears?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I have candida with seborrheic dermatitis on scalp how mamy cfu in billion probiotics i should take and which one is best plz help thx ..
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A 20-year old female asked about a 20-year old female:
20 yrs old, hair falling out heaps. My hair has gotten so thin. I have seborrheic dermatitis on scalp but has actually got better lately.
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A 40-year old female asked:
My seborrheic dermatitis is flared up on my scalp and it feels tight. And burning . Does that mean i will lose more hair? I did use the. Clobe.
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A 25-year old male asked:
I hv chronic dandruff wd itching & Hairfall.if I don't shampoo for 1 day my scalp starts stinking & itching bad. seborrheic dermatitis suggestions plz?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What helps soothes seborrheic dermatitis (really itchy scalp? Besides ketoconazole shampoo?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Which is best antifungal cream or spray for seborrheic dermatitis on scalp to leave over night ??
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is it true picking at sores from Seborrheic dermatitis on scalp cause skin cancer bc they don't get chance to heal? I try not to but it's hard.
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A 29-year old male asked:
I'm using nizoral (ketoconazole) for my scalp seborrheic dermatitis which cream or etc i can leave overnight on my scalp for better result dont wanna use top steroid?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Which natural antifungal thing is best for scalp seb der ? Which topical natural remedy is best for scalp seborrheic dermatitis ?
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A 26-year old female asked:
My doctor told me that I have seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis on my scalp. I'm sick of using steroids for it. Is there any cure for good?
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A 47-year old asked:
If I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp and behind my ears, what can I do to get rid of this?
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A female asked:
I suspect I have Seborrheic dermatitis. What concerns me is that lots of hair falls out every time I shampoo. Scalp itches with water.
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A 19-year old male asked:
Scalp is full of sebum plugs/balls which are stuck to the scalp/hairs making them fall I have developed bald patches i also have seborrheic dermatitis?
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