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DANDRUFF (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
Dandruff (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
Dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis is a very common chronic skin condition that is characterized by flakiness, scaling and redness. It commonly affects the scalp, but may also affect part of the face like eyebrows and smile folds. The chest and the body folds may also be affected. In infants, it is called "cradle cap" when it affects the scalp. The etiology is a fungus called Pityrosporum Ovale. Treatment options include topical anti-fungal shampoos and creams like ketoconazole, selenium sulfide shampoos and topical steroids.
