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Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by inflammation and desquamation in areas with a rich supply of sebaceous glands, namely the scalp, face and upper trunk. Dandruff is the mildest manifestation of the disease. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common disease, and the prevalence ranges from 2% to 5% in different studies. It is more common in males than in females. The disease usually starts during puberty and is more common around 40 years of age.
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Faergemann, J. (2000). Seborrheic Dermatitis. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03835-2_89
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