seborrheic eczema

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seborrheic eczema - a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin

seborrheic dermatitis

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He had facial seborrheic eczema, generalized cutaneous erythematous maculae with distinct edges including palms and soles (Figure 1), a small nontender ulcer in the inferior lip, and a smooth nontender mild hepatomegaly.

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Summary: SHARJAH -- One of the common skin problems in the Middle East, dandruff is a form of skin eczema (seborrheic eczema) that affects the parts of the body with high oil production.

Regular therapy helps ease dandruff problem

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD), also known as seborrheic eczema, affects 2% to 5% of the population.1 It is a common chronic superficial papulosquamous dermatosis that is often associated with seborrhea of the scalp and affects the sebaceous follicle-rich areas of the face and trunk.