seborrheic dermatitis

seborrheic dermatitis definition - medical

seborrheic dermatitis

noun
A chronic form of dermatitis characterized by oily scales, crusty yellow patches, and itching, and occurring primarily on the scalp and face. Also called dyssebacia, pityriasis alba, seborrheic dermatosis.

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