Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
If you are looking for advice or treatment for Seborrhoeic Dermatitis please contact the practice helpline of your choice (right of page). You can speak with a trichologist who will advise you. You can also arrange an appointment to see a trichologist in person.
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis simply means an oily skin condition which bare resemblance to the various Pityriasis conditions viz Pityriasis Simplex capitas, Pityriasis Circinata, Pityriasis Rotunda, Pityriasis Steatoides etc).Pityriasis is a genus of non-pathogenic yeast-like fungi which produce fine spores but no mycelium. It proliferates in “Dandruff ‘ and ‘Seborrhoeic Dermatitis’ and in the following conditions prefixed 'Pityriasis.
Some symptoms of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis may show similarities to certain systemic diseases including: Leukemia, Carcinoma (oesophagus or stomach), Malnutrition, Lupus Erythematosus, Tuberculosis, Hepatic and Pulmonary disease.
Certain other conditions may show similarities to Seborrhoeic Dermatitis including
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Psoriasis Capitis, Neurodermatitis, Streptococcal Infection, Ringworm (Tinea Capitis, Favus), Impetigo, Ichthyosis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (of Scalp)
The following list describes the types of Pityriasis.
Pityriasis Circinata (Rotunda)
If you need advice on seborrhoeic dermatitis or any of the conditions listed on this site please contact our helpline (right of this page) to speak to an on call trichologist who will assist you. You can also arrange a consultation using this method.
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