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Preferred term

Dermatitis, Seborrheic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate ERYTHEMA, dry, moist, or greasy (SEBACEOUS GLAND) scaling and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the scalp, that exfoliate as dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis is common in children and adolescents with HIV INFECTIONS.

Entry terms

  • Dermatitis Seborrheica
  • Seborrhea
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XVLSPK05-W

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