What is seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Affecting up to 5% of the population in the UK, Seborrhoeic dermatitis is recognised by clear crusts that appear yellowish and greasy and it can make the scalp scaly, itchy and red.
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What are the symptoms of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Dandruff is a common name for seborrhoeic dermatitis and it’s one of the most common scalp conditions. The symptoms include:
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Scalp can feel itchy or look red
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Burning sensation on the affected areas
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A scaly scalp that causes flakes to drop onto the hair and shoulders
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Clear crusts that could be white or yellow and look moist or oily
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