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Seborrheic dermatitis
A common skin condition that mainly affects the scalp, causing scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff. It can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, upper chest, and back.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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