Diseases and Conditions
Seborrheic dermatitis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Alternative medicine
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Causes
Doctors don't yet know the exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis. It may be related to:
- A yeast (fungus) called malassezia that is in the oil secretion on the skin
- An irregular response of the immune system
