Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Close-up of a rash of seborrhoeic dermatitis below a patient's nose. A crusty yellow deposit has formed over the pink,inflamed skin. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a skin inflammation characterised by a red,scaly,itchy rash on the face,especially affecting the nose and eyebrows. The exact cause is unknown but the condition is associated with over-production of sebum,an oily secretion made by sebaceous glands in the skin. The rash sometimes worsens as a result of stress. Treatment depends on the indiv- idual case. Corticosteroid drugs may help,and antibiotics prevent infection developing | |
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