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  2. Dandruff - Wikipedia

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    Dandruff is a skin condition of the scalp. [1] Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. [1] [2] It can result in social or self-esteem problems. [4]A more severe form of the condition, which includes inflammation of the skin, is known as seborrhoeic dermatitis.

  3. Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    In babies, when the scalp is primarily involved, it is called cradle cap. [2] Mild seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp may be described in lay terms as dandruff due to the dry, flaky character of the skin. [6] However, as dandruff may refer to any dryness or scaling of the scalp, not all dandruff is seborrhoeic dermatitis. [6]

  4. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About Dandruff Vs. Dry Scalp

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    Dandruff is a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, “an inflammatory skin condition that can cause itching, burning, scaling, and flakes and scales on the scalp,” she explains.

  5. Tinea versicolor - Wikipedia

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    Tinea versicolor (also pityriasis versicolor) is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities. [1] The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa, although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases.

  6. Cradle cap - Wikipedia

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    Doctors may recommend a treatment with a mild dandruff shampoo such as Selsun Blue even though the treatment may cause initial additional scalp irritation. A doctor may instead prescribe an antifungal soap such as ketoconazole (2%) shampoo, which can work in a single treatment and shows significantly less irritation than over-the-counter ...

  7. Selenium disulfide - Wikipedia

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    Selenium disulfide, also known as selenium sulfide, is a chemical compound and medication used to treat seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, and pityriasis versicolor. [1] [2] It is applied to the affected area as a lotion or shampoo. [3]

  8. Dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    [2] Dermatitis was estimated to affect 245 million people globally in 2015, [6] or 3.34% of the world population. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type and generally starts in childhood. [1] [2] In the United States, it affects about 10–30% of people. [2] Contact dermatitis is twice as common in females as in males. [11]

  9. Do you kiss your dog on the mouth? Here’s why one vet ... - AOL

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    Here’s how to reduce the risk of infection by opting for some more hygienic interactions