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Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelt seborrheic dermatitis in American English) is a long-term skin disorder. [4] Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Areas of the skin rich in oil -producing glands are often affected including the scalp , face, and chest. [ 4 ]
Topical steroids are used to relieve the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis. It has a fungicidal action, and reduces dandruff. [4] The disadvantage is that it has a high relapse rate on discontinuation. Prolonged use can cause poor healing of wounds.
After visiting a dermatologist, she was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, a condition that affects your skin and scalp and often presents inflammatory symptoms like the ones listed.
Selenium disulfide, also known as selenium sulfide, is a chemical compound and medication used to treat seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, and pityriasis versicolor. [1] [2] It is applied to the affected area as a lotion or shampoo. [3] Symptoms frequently return if treatment is stopped. [4]
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version ... Seborrheic-like psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by psoriasis with an overlapping seborrheic dermatitis ...
Erythroderma is generalized exfoliative dermatitis, which involves 90% or more of the patient's skin. [3] The most common cause of erythroderma is exacerbation of an underlying skin disease, such as Harlequin-type ichthyosis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, pityriasis rubra pilaris or a drug reaction, such as the use of topical steroids. [4]
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a condition of many small, benign skin lesions on the face, a condition generally presenting on dark-skinned individuals. [1]: 638–9 DPN is extremely common, affecting up to 30% of Black people in the US. [2]
Do you want me to get a picture of seborrheic dermatitis or the hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis? I can take a picture of a flake of seborrheic dermatitis if the option of a glob in hair or under the eye is to disturbing. 71.142.214.138 04:36, 20 February 2008 (UTC)Cardinal Raven