Human genes for seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis [DOID:8741]
A dermatitis that is an inflammatory skin condition resulting in flaky, white to yellowish scales on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear, which is caused due to a combination of an over production of skin oil and irritation from a yeast Malassezia furfur. The symptoms include itching, skin lesions and scales, redness, plaques and hair loss.
Synonyms: seborrheic dermatitis, DOID:8741, seborrheic dermatitises, seborrhea, Seborrhoeic dermatitis ...