What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?

A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate erythema dry, moist, or greasy scaling and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the scalp, that exfoliate as dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis is common in children and adults with HIV.

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What do patients take to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
3
(Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, Stri-Dex, Dermarest Psoriasis Shampoo Plus Conditioner)
2
(Psoriasin, Exorex Lotion, Psorent topical)
1

These charts show data from Seborrheic Dermatitis patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Seborrheic Dermatitis at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
51% Females
49% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 30
20-29 years 19
30-39 years 11
40-49 years 3
50-59 years 2
60-69 years 1
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 66
Not Diagnosed 15

These charts show data from Seborrheic Dermatitis patients who have completed their condition history