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Seborrheic Dermatitis in adults tends to affect areas associated with sebum production which includes eyebrows, nose bridges, ear creases, and the chest.

Seborrheic Dermatitis is more common in men and may be aggravated by emotional stress and during the winter.

Malassezia yeast has been confirmed to be the only underlying cause of seborrheic dermatitis.

The incidence of seborrheic dermatitis is particularly high among HIV patients, ranging from 30-80%.

The diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis can generally be made clinically by a physician through history and physical examination alone.

Popular treatments for seborrheic dermatitis includes topical antifungals and anti-inflammatory agents.

Seborrheic dermatitis is more prevalent in adults with neurologic or psychiatric diseases.

The incidence of seborrheic dermatitis peaks between two and twelve months of age for young children.

Adult form of seborrheic dermatitis usually first appears around puberty.

Dandruff is a noninflammatory type of seborrheic dermatitis that is restricted to the scalp.