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What Is Seborrheic Dermatitis (and How Is It Related to Dandruff)?
This common skin condition involves red, itchy, flaky skin.
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Published on April 15, 2025Seborrheic 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.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Lindsey Bordone, MDLindsey 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.
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National Eczema Association. (n.d.). Seborrheic dermatitis.
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