Where does seborrheic dermatitis occur?
Seborrheic dermatitis usually affects the scalp and face but other areas, like the buttocks (especially in newborns) may also be affected. Seborrheic dermatitis is commonly known as dandruff when it affects the scalp of adults and cradle cap in infants and newborns. However not all cases of dandruff may be seborrheic dermatitis as a head fungus can either complicate a pre-existing dermatitis or be the sole cause of dandruff. In some cases, both in adults and infants, seborrheic dermatitis may affect the entire case although this is rare.
