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

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The faint redness and scale seen around the nose is typical of seborrheic dermatitis.
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Overview
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea, is a common non-contagious condition of skin areas containing oil glands (the face, scalp, and upper trunk). In seborrheic dermatitis, extra skin cells are produced (leading to flaking) and sometimes inflammation develops (leading to redness and itching). It varies in severity from mild dandruff of the scalp to scaly, red patches on the skin. A type of yeast normally found on the skin, Pityrosporum ovale, lives in these oil-rich skin regions and plays a role in this condition. Seborrheic dermatitis seems to worsen with stress, winter, and infrequent shampooing. Although there is no "cure" for seborrheic dermatitis, you can usually control it with medicated shampoos.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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