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Dandruff

Your scalp is the skin on the top of your head. Unless you have hair loss, hair grows on your scalp. Different skin problems can affect your scalp.

Dandruff is a flaking of the skin. The flakes are yellow or white. Dandruff may make your scalp feel itchy. It usually starts after puberty, and is more common in men. Dandruff is usually a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea. It is a skin condition that can also cause redness and irritation of the skin.

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Results 1 - 10 of 53 for Seborrheic dermatitis
  1. Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in men. Dandruff is usually a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea. It is a skin condition that ... health care provider. There is a type of seborrheic dermatitis that babies can get. It is called cradle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ruffcradlecapandotherscalpconditions.html - Health Topics
  2. Cradle cap 
    Cradle cap is seborrheic dermatitis that affects the scalp of infants. ... Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007582.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Seborrheic dermatitis 
    Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition. It causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on ... skin. Cradle cap is the term used when seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp of infants.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000963.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Seborrheic Dermatitis Overview (American Academy of Dermatology)  
    Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions/Specifics ... Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions ... Eczema/Specifics ... Eczema ... American Academy of Dermatology
    https://www.aad.org/.../a-z/seborrheic-dermatitis-overview?NoAds - External Health Links
  5. Seborrheic Dermatitis: Signs and Symptoms (American Academy of Dermatology)  
    ... show some of the many different ways that seborrheic dermatitis can develop on the skin.
    https://www.aad.org/.../a-z/seborrheic-dermatitis-symptoms?NoAds - External Health Links
  6. Seborrheic Dermatitis and Rosacea (National Rosacea Society)  
    Rosacea/Related Issues ... Rosacea ... Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions/Specifics ... Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions ... National Rosacea ...
    https://www.rosacea.org/patients/seborrheic-dermatitis - External Health Links
  7. Scalp Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: What's the Difference? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Psoriasis/Related Issues ... Psoriasis ... Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions/Specifics ... Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions ... Mayo Foundation ...
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../scalp-psoriasis/FAQ-20058544?p=1 - External Health Links
  8. Seborrheic Dermatitis (VisualDX)  
    Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes red, scaly patches and dandruff. Learn about the causes, ...
    https://www.skinsight.com/.../adult/seborrheic-dermatitis?Imiw9cApl - External Health Links
  9. Pediatric Seborrheic Dermatitis (VisualDX)  
    Seborrheic dermatitis in children can cause red, scaly patches on the skin. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and ...
    https://www.skinsight.com/...borrheic-dermatitis-pediatric?Imiw9cApl - External Health Links
  10. Dermatitis seborrheic - close-up (image) 
    This is a close-up of seborrheic dermatitis. Note the redness (erythema) and mild scaling. Individuals with AIDS frequently develop seborrheic dermatitis or other types of skin rashes, as seen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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