Dermatitis, Seborrheic
A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate ERYTHEMA, dry, moist, or greasy (SEBACEOUS GLAND) scaling and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the scalp, that exfoliate as dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis is common in children and adolescents with HIV INFECTIONS.
Year introduced: 1993
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Tree Number(s): C17.800.174.580, C17.800.794.230, C17.800.815.580, C17.800.859.350
MeSH Unique ID: D012628
Entry Terms:
- Dermatitides, Seborrheic
- Seborrheic Dermatitides
- Dermatitis Seborrheica
- Seborrhea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
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