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Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp

Image showing seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder that mainly affects the scalp, causing itchy, yellow or white scales that may attach to the hair shaft. The condition can also cause patchy scaling or thick crusts on the scalp, as seen in the lower left side of the image.

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