It is estimated that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis combined affects approximately 1 in 2 adults1.
- Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin problem that can affect oily skin zones, such as the scalp, face and upper chest1. It can cause red, itchy, flaking and inflamed skin with yellow, greasy flakes1,2.
- Dandruff is the mildest form of seborrheic dermatitis, usually without visible inflammation3.
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are considered the same basic condition that share many similar features and respond to similar treatments1.
The differences between dandruff & seborrheic dermatitis
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are of a continuous spectrum of the same disease with differences in severity and location1
Severity
Without visible redness or inflammation1,2
Can have visible redness or inflammation1,2
Location
Restricted to the scalp1,2
Can appear beyond scalp1,2
Do you have one or more of
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If your answer is yes, you could be suffering from dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. Please consult your healthcare professional for further information.
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REFERENCES
- Borda LJ, Wikramanayake TC. Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Comprehensive Review. J Clin Investig Dermatol. 2015;3(2):10.13188/2373-1044.1000019.
- Schwartz JR, DeAngelis YM, Dawson JTL. Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis : A Head Scratcher. Practical Modern Hair Science. 2012(1):389-413.
- Ranganathan S, Mukhopadhyay T. Dandruff: The Most Commercially Exploited Skin Disease. Indian J Dermatol. 2010; 55(2): 130–134.
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