Seborrheic Dermatitis  Teen information

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea, is a very common skin condition that causes flaking of the skin. The scalp and other oil-rich areas of the skin (including the eyebrows, face, and places where the skin creases, such as armpits and groin) are most often affected by seborrheic dermatitis. In babies, the condition is called cradle cap; in teens and adults, it is usually called dandruff, though, technically, there are many types of dandruff. The skin tends to look red and oily, and the flakes are white or yellow. The flaking seems to be caused by a normal skin yeast that overgrows under certain conditions, including wintertime, stress, and infrequent shampooing. There is no cure for seborrheic dermatitis, but the flaking can be controlled with medicated shampoos.