Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff have a lot of similarities, which include red, itchy, flaky skin.
Dandruff commonly refers to symptoms on the scalp, while seborrheic dermatitis can affect many different body parts and be more severe, explains Lindsey Bordone, MD, Dermatologist at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center.
Lindsey Bordone, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
Ludmann, P. (2022). Seborrheic dermatitis: Overview. American Academy of Dermatology Association.
MedlinePlus. (2023). Seborrheic dermatitis.
National Eczema Association. (n.d.). Seborrheic dermatitis.
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