48 reactions | Sir Jeff suffers from SEBORRHOEIC DERMATITIS. It is a...

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic form of eczema/dermatitis that mainly affects the sebaceous, gland-rich regions of the scalp and face. There are two common forms, the infantile variant, which is commonly referred to as “cradle cap” and the adult form, which commonly presents as scaly flakes and patches involving the scalp, creases of the nose, eyebrows, armpits and groin. The exact cause is unknown, but genes, hormones, increased skin lipids, and over-colonisation with Malassezia yeas

People with atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disease, are at greater risk of neuropsychiatric conditions. A Nature Outlook feature examines the research to find out what causes the mental health burden of the disease. Link to the article in the comments. | Nature Portfolio