The faint redness and scale seen around the nose is typical of seborrheic dermatitis. This image displays a patient with darker skin with inflammation caused by seborrheic dermatitis, which has lead to lightened pigment (hypopigmentation). Seborrhiec dermatits can affect the upper chest and have round, red areas in addition to slight scaling. The fold of skin between the nose and cheek is frequently affected in seborrheic dermatitis. This image displays the fine scaliness and redness of the nose and cheek typical of seborrheic dermatitis. This image displays seborrheic dermatitis, which can involve the forehead, as seen here. This image displays ear canal scaling and flaking caused by seborrheic dermatitis. The faint light pink, scaling areas of seborrheic dermatitis are evident at the edge of the front portion of the hairline. Mild redness (erythema) of eyebrows can be displayed, such as in this child with seborrheic dermatitis.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Seborrheic Dermatitis: The faint redness and scale seen around the nose is typical of seborrheic dermatitis. Divider line
The faint redness and scale seen around the nose is typical of seborrheic dermatitis.
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Signs and Symptoms
The scalp is itchy and sheds white, oily skin flakes. One or more of the following areas has patches of red, scaly skin:
  • Scalp or hairline
  • Forehead
  • Eyebrows or eyelids
  • Creases of the nose and ears
  • Ear canals
  • Breastbone
  • Midback
  • Groin or armpit
In people with darker skin, some of the affected areas may look lighter in color. Seborrheic dermatitis may be:
  • Mild – only some flaking and redness in a few small areas
  • Moderate – several areas affected with bothersome redness and itch
  • Severe – large areas of redness and severe itch that do not improve with self-care measures
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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