“Seborrheic keratoses are skin-colored or brown, warty bumps that typically develop on the chest, back, extremities, and around the bra line,” says Dr. Zeichner. They’re harmless, although in some ...

Dear Doctors: I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is? I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop ...

Q I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is? I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop using it ...

Seborrheic dermatitis, a common skin condition, can lead to the formation of red, flaky patches on the scalp, face, or other parts of the body. While there isn’t a known permanent solution for ...

Dear Doctors: I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is? I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop ...

The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar is an ingredient in products used to treat seborrheic keratosis—noncancerous brown or black spots. In one study, most people with seborrheic keratosis saw it ...

These dead cells back up within the sebaceous gland, causing it to enlarge. Seborrheic keratosis typically appears as rough, tan to brown growths on the skin that may bleed or be itchy. Sebaceous ...

She adds that other uses of the term "age spots" apply to seborrheic keratosis—a scaly growth (usually tan, brown, or black) that are benign. If age spots are a real concern for you, don't fret.

Get more resources on masking and COVID-19 precautions. Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and ...

Now that there is an approved therapy for seborrheic dermatitis, it is time to give this condition the attention and respect it deserves across races and ethnicities. New York — Seborrheic dermatitis ...

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