The Background of Seborrheic Dermatitis (Health/Skin_Disorders)
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Description: A medical observation and overview of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Includes clinical history..., causes, treatment, and medication.Seborrheic Dermatitis 091305 Selden article current for 2005. ABSeborrheic dermatitis is a papulosquamous disorder patterned on the sebumrich areas of the scalp, face, and trunk. In addition to sebum, this dermatitis is linked to Malassezia, immunologic abnormalities, and activation of complement. It is commonly aggravated by changes in humidity, changes in seasons, trauma (eg, scratching), or emotional stress. The severity varies from mild dandruff to exfoliative erythroderma. Seborrheic dermatitis may worsen in Parkinson disease and in
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