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The main symptom of dandruff, or seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp, is white flakes of skin on your scalp, and in your hair. Sometimes, the flakes are noticeable if they fall from your scalp and on to your shoulders. Your head may also feel tight, sore, or itchy.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp in adults

Signs of seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp in adults include red, flaky, greasy patches of skin.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp in babies and children

Babies that are affected by seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp will usually show signs of the condition when they are between two weeks and six months of age.

The condition is most likely to occur when they are between 3-8 weeks old, but it often disappears within several weeks. However, sometimes seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp can take several months to clear up.

In infants, the most likely place for seborrhoeic dermatitis to occur is on the scalp. This is sometimes known as 'cradle cap'.

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