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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 ]
Only a few imidazole antifungals are effective against seborrheic dermatitis. Ketoconazole was found to be the most active against Pityrosporum ovale. It is available in both oral and topical formulations. It is also available as cream, gel and tablet. Unlike other drugs, it does not cause skin irritation or phototoxicity.
Dandruff is a skin condition of the scalp. [1] Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. [1] [2] It can result in social or self-esteem problems. [6]A more severe form of the condition, which includes inflammation of the skin, is known as seborrhoeic dermatitis.
690.1 Seborrheic dermatitis NOS (not otherwise specified) 690.11 Cradle cap; 690.18 Dandruff; 691 Atopic dermatitis and related conditions. 691.0 Diaper rash; 691.8 Eczema, atopic dermatitis; 692 Contact dermatitis and other eczema. 692.0 Contact dermatitis and other eczema due to detergents; 692.1 Contact dermatitis and other eczema due to ...
A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. Like liver spots , seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age.
Contact dermatitis is typically treated by avoiding the allergen or irritant. [9] [10] Antihistamines may help with sleep and decrease nighttime scratching. [2] Dermatitis was estimated to affect 245 million people globally in 2015, [6] or 3.34% of the world population. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type and generally starts in childhood.
Perioral dermatitis, also known as periorificial dermatitis, is a common type of inflammatory skin rash. [2] Symptoms include multiple small (1–2 mm) bumps and blisters sometimes with background redness and scale, localized to the skin around the mouth and nostrils. Less commonly, the eyes and genitalia may be involved. [3]
Leiner's disease is a systemic disease, a skin disorder and extends to erythroderma, typically diagnosed in early infancy. [1] Leiner's disease is characterized by a long-lasting seborrhea dermatitis associated with increased likelihood to infection. [2]