It is estimated that dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis combined affects approximately 1 in 2 adults1.
Seborrhoeic 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 the flakes being greasy and yellow in colour1,2. Dandruff is the mildest form of seborrhoeic dermatitis, usually without visible inflammation3.
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis are considered the same basic condition that share many similar features and respond to similar treatments1.
Dandruff vs Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
They belong to a continuous spectrum of the same disease with differences in severity and location1
Severity
Location
Restricted to the scalp1,2
Can appear beyond scalp1,2
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If your answer is yes, you could be suffering from dandruff or seborrhoeic 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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