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   What causes dandruff on the scalp?

   • Other conditions affect the scalp because they’re skin conditions or they cause skin rashes: Seborrheic eczema, or dermatitis, is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, scaly patches on the skin, especially the scalp. When those flakes fall off, it’s called dandruff. Cradle cap is seborrheic eczema in infants.

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   Can seborrhoeic dermatitis cause a scaly scalp?

   • Psoriasis frequently causes a very scaly scalp (it is estimated that 80% of sufferers have some scalp involvement). Unfortunately, the irritation caused by seborrhoeic dermatitis aggravates psoriasis and this can produce a particularly difficult condition that does not settle unless the seborrhoeic dermatitis element is controlled.

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   What causes hair loss & skin rash?

   • Most scalp conditions lead to hair loss or some type of skin rash. Many are hereditary. Malnutrition or infection can also cause scalp conditions. The treatment and your outlook depend on the cause Read on to see images of different scalp conditions, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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   What are the different types of scalp conditions?

   • One of the most common types of scalp condition involves hair loss or damage. This can range from a complete loss of hair to easy breakages or small patches of hair loss: Male pattern baldness is common in men and occurs because of genetics and male sex hormones.

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   What does a scaly face look like?

   • Scalp: On the scalp it can range from a mild flaking of the skin (dandruff) to inflamed, scaly areas, which can sometimes weep. Face: Typically, the skin around the sides of the nose and in the creases, and sometimes the cheeks, can become red or lighter or darker than the surrounding skin (depending on skin tone), and scaly.

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   How do you know if you have scalp psoriasis?

   • Psoriasis typically results in scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin patches. It’s commonly located on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. It may be itchy or asymptomatic (producing or showing no symptoms). Read full article on scalp psoriasis. Noticeable symptoms usually don’t start until later in the disease process.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › seborrheicSeborrheic dermatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest.

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   Feb 13, 2023 · Scalp conditions can be itchy, irritating to deal with, and may even cause hair loss or a skin rash. We'll cover different types of scalp conditions and their causes, show you what they...

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   Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis causes cradle cap (diffuse, greasy scaling on the scalp). The rash may spread to affect armpit and groin folds (a type of napkin dermatitis ). There are salmon-pink patches that may flake or peel.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSeborrheic Dermatitis: What Is It, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, noncontagious, easy-to-manage skin condition. This type of dermatitis causes itchy red patches and greasy scales on your skin along with white or yellow crusty or powdery flakes on your scalp. “Seborrheic” refers to the “sebaceous” glands while “derm” means “skin.”. It’s called “dandruff ...

6. www.healthline.com › health › skinSeborrheic Dermatitis: On Scalp, Treatment, Crib Cap, and More

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   Nov 7, 2023 · Seborrheic dermatitis (pronounced “seh-bah-ree-ick der-muh-tie-tis”) is a common skin condition that causes redness, scaly patches, and dandruff. It is a chronic form of eczema that most often...

7. www.nhs.uk › conditions › dandruffDandruff - NHS

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   Dandruff causes white or grey flakes of skin to appear on the scalp and in the hair. The flakes are often more noticeable in darker hair and if they fall from your scalp onto your shoulders. Your scalp may also feel dry and itchy.

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   Psoriasis frequently causes a very scaly scalp (it is estimated that 80% of sufferers have some scalp involvement). Unfortunately, the irritation caused by seborrhoeic dermatitis aggravates psoriasis and this can produce a particularly difficult condition that does not settle unless the seborrhoeic dermatitis element is controlled.