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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common type of rash. It causes red, scaly, greasy skin. It occurs on skin that has oil glands, such as the face, scalp, ears, back, and upper chest. A common type of scalp seborrheic dermatitis is dandruff. It tends to last a long time, or go away and come back. It is often made worse by cold weather, hormonal changes, and stress. Seborrheic dermatitis is not spread from person to person.
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The cause is not yet known. It may be partly caused by your body’s response to a type of yeast that grows on skin, along with extra oil production. Experts are still learning more. Seborrheic dermatitis may run in families.
It’s more common in:
Men
People with oily skin or hair
People with HIV/AIDS, Parkinson disease, alcoholic pancreatitis, hepatitis, or cancer
Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. They can include skin that is:
Bumpy
Covered with flakes (dandruff on the scalp, eyebrows, facial hair)
Covered with yellow scales or crusts
Cracked
Greasy
Itchy
Leaking fluid
Painful
Red or orange
These symptoms can occur on skin:
Around the nose
Behind the ears
In the beard
In the eyebrows
On the scalp, also known as dandruff
On the upper chest
The symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis can be like other health conditions. Make sure to see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and health history. They may also ask about your family’s health history. They will give you a physical exam. The physical exam will include looking closely at your rash. Your provider may do a biopsy, but this is usually not needed.
Treatment will depend on your symptoms, your age, and your general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is.
Treatment can reduce symptoms. Treatments often include:
Antifungal shampoo, body wash, or cream. These contain medicines such as ketoconazole, fluconazole, selenium sulfide, or ciclopirox.
Corticosteroid cream or ointment. These contain medicines such as hydrocortisone or fluocinolone acetonide.
Calcineurin inhibitor cream or ointment. These contain medicines such as pimecrolimus or tacrolimus.
Shampoo or cream with other medicines. These contain medicines such as coal tar, salicylic acid, or zinc pyrithione.
Sodium sulfacetamide creams and washes. These may also help reduce symptoms.
Talk with your healthcare providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medicines.
Researchers don’t know how to prevent seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can go away and then come back. You will likely need to use shampoo, cream, or ointment with medicine once or twice a week. This can help to keep symptoms from coming back or getting worse. Wash your skin gently. You can remove scales with oil and gentle rubbing or a brush.
Call the healthcare provider if you have:
Severe, thick scales on your scalp
Symptoms that don’t get better, or get worse
New symptoms
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common type of rash. It causes red, scaly, greasy skin. It occurs on skin that has oil glands, such as the face, scalp, and upper chest.
It tends to last a long time, or go away and come back. It is often made worse by cold weather, hormonal changes, and stress.
Symptoms can include skin that is bumpy, scaly, greasy, and itchy.
Treatment such as medicine in shampoo, body wash, and lotion can reduce symptoms.
Seborrheic dermatitis is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can go away and then come back. You will likely need to use shampoo, cream, or ointment with medicine once or twice a week.
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:
Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.
Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.
At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.
Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.
Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.
Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.
Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.
If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.