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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Who's At Risk
Children are more likely to have seborrhea in the first year of life and during the teenage years (adolescence).
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008