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    Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, sharply outlined lesions with greasy scales that typically appear on areas of the body with many sebaceous glands like the scalp, face, and upper trunk. It often begins as dandruff that progresses to redness and scaling of the scalp and can potentially spread to other areas. Common synonyms include pityrosporal dermatitis and dermatitis of the sebaceous areas.

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    Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, sharply outlined lesions with greasy scales that typically appear on areas of the body with many sebaceous glands like the scalp, face, and upper trunk. It often begins as dandruff that progresses to redness and scaling of the scalp and can potentially spread to other areas. Common synonyms include pityrosporal dermatitis and dermatitis of the sebaceous areas.

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    Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, sharply outlined lesions with greasy scales that typically appear on areas of the body with many sebaceous glands like the scalp, face, and upper trunk. It often begins as dandruff that progresses to redness and scaling of the scalp and can potentially spread to other areas. Common synonyms include pityrosporal dermatitis and dermatitis of the sebaceous areas.

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    Seborrhoeic dermatitis

    Synonyms
    Pityrosporal dermatitis
    Dermatitis of the sebaceous
    areas
    Is a chronic dermatitis with
    distinctive morphology (as red,
    sharply marginated lesions with
    greasy-looking scales) & distribution
    (areas rich in sebaceous glands:
    scalp, face, upper trunk; sometimes
    flexors (not an essential diagnostic
    criterion)
    Precursor: Dandruff (visible
    desquamation from the scalp
    surface)---- gradually
    progress through redness, irritation
    and increasing scaling of the scalp to
    true seborrhoeic dermatitis

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