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.
How do members experience seborrheic dermatitis?
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Itching
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for seborrheic dermatitis*
Who has seborrheic dermatitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 41 | |
| 30s | 97 | |
| 40s | 96 | |
| 50s | 73 | |
| 60s | 46 | |
| 70+ | 29 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 177 | |
| Female | 198 |