Skin Conditions
Other seborrheic dermatitis
Mild
ICD-10: L21 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सेबोरिक डर्मेटाइटिस · தமிழ்: செபோரிக் தோல் அழற்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸೆಬೊರಿಕ್ ಡರ್ಮಟೈಟಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: సెబోరిక్ డెర్మటైటిస్ · বাংলা: সেবোরিক ডার্মাটাইটিস · मराठी: सेबोरिक डर्मेटायटिस · ગુજરાતી: સેબોરિક ડર્મેટાઇટિસ
About this condition
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky, scaly patches and redness, mainly affecting areas with many oil glands like the scalp, face, and chest. On the scalp, it appears as dandruff with white or yellowish flakes, while on the face it may cause redness around the nose, eyebrows, or behind the ears. The condition tends to flare during stress, cold weather, or when the skin is oily.
Common symptoms
flaky white or yellow scales on scalp
dandruff
itchy scalp
redness on scalp or face
greasy skin patches
scales on eyebrows or nose
When to see a doctor: if over-the-counter shampoos don't help after 2-3 weeks or symptoms are severe
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सेबोरिक डर्मेटाइटिस · रूसी · सिर की खुजली · स्कैल्प में पपड़ी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | செபோரிக் தோல் அழற்சி · பொடுகு · உச்சந்தலை அரிப்பு · தலை சொறி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸೆಬೊರಿಕ್ ಡರ್ಮಟೈಟಿಸ್ · ತಲೆಹೊಟ್ಟು · ತಲೆಯ ತುರಿಕೆ · ತೈಲಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సెబోరిక్ డెర్మటైటిస్ · చుండ్రు · తల దురద · నూనెగల చర్మం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সেবোরিক ডার্মাটাইটিস · খুশকি · মাথার চুলকানি · তৈলাক্ত ত্বক রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सेबोरिक डर्मेटायटिस · कोंडा · टाळूची खाज · तेलकट त्वचेचा पुरळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સેબોરિક ડર્મેટાઇટિસ · ટાલ પડવી · માથામાં ખંજવાળ · ચીકણી ચામડીનો રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other seborrheic dermatitis?
flaky white or yellow scales on scalp, dandruff, itchy scalp, redness on scalp or face, greasy skin patches, scales on eyebrows or nose.
When should I see a doctor?
if over-the-counter shampoos don't help after 2-3 weeks or symptoms are severe
Is Other seborrheic dermatitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other seborrheic dermatitis?
Severity is classified as Mild. if over-the-counter shampoos don't help after 2-3 weeks or symptoms are severe.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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