This image displays seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp (dandruff). In addition to itching, a person with dandruff has snow-like flaking of excess skin from the scalp.
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Picture of Dandruff: This image displays seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp (dandruff). Divider line
This image displays seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp (dandruff).
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Signs and Symptoms
  • The scalp is itchy and flakey.
  • One or more of the following areas may have patches of red, scaly skin: the scalp, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, creases of the nose and ears, ear canals, beard areas, breastbone, midback, groin, or armpit.
  • In darker skin, affected areas may look lighter in color.
Mild dandruff – only some flaking with or without redness in a few small areas
Moderate dandruff – several areas affected with bothersome redness and itch
Severe dandruff – large areas of redness, severe itch, and unresponsive to self-care measures
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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