1.3 What is the difference between Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis ?
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This article is from the Rosacea Disorder FAQ, by David Pascoe pascoedj+usenet@spamcop.net with numerous contributions by others.
1.3 What is the difference between Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis ?
Seborrheic Dermatitis and Rosacea are closely related, they both involve
inflammation of the oil glands. Rosacea also involves a vascular component
causing flushing and broken blood vessels.
Seborrheic Dermatitis may involve the presence of somewhat greasy flaking
involving the T zone, crusts, scales, itching and occasionally burning,
and may also be found on the scalp, ears and torso. It does not usually
involve red bumps as in Rosacea.
The T zone is the area shaped like a `T' composed of your forehead, nose
and around your mouth.
Just to confuse things further, the two conditions are often seen
together.
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