Seborrheic dermatitis is a long-term skin disorder with symptoms that include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin, most often on areas rich in oil-producing glands such as the scalp, face, and chest. In babies, when the scalp is primarily involved, the condition is called cradle cap, and mild seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is often described in lay terms as dandruff, though not all dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis. It can also cause social or self-esteem problems for those affected.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 2 Connections
Treated By
Topical corticosteroid therapy is a standard treatment for seborrheic dermatitis flares.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XII
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Non-infectious classification
View the Source 2. Seborrhoeic dermatitis (Wikipedia)
Infobox: causes
Multiple factors
Lead: not contagious
The condition is not contagious.
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