The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis is not known for sure.
In adults, seborrheic dermatitis affects nearly 5% of the general population.
SD is slightly more common in men than in women.
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In infants, eczema on the scalp is often accompanied byatopic dermatitis.
Having a visible rash can really have an impact on self-esteem, particularly during adolescents.
Causes
The precise cause of seborrheic dermatitis is not well known.
But, experts surmise that genes and hormones are very apt to play a role in its development.
This is thought to happen when a specific key in of organismcalled Malasseziabegins to grow and multiply very quickly.
These include:
Diagnosis
Seborrheic dermatitis is said to be an easy condition to diagnose.
The dermatologist will do an examination to observe the affected areas.
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