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A study examining over 4,000 biopsied skin lesions identified clinically as seborrheic keratoses showed 3.1% were malignancies. Two-thirds of those were squamous cell carcinoma . [ 11 ] To date, the gold standard in the diagnosis of seborrheic keratosis is represented by the histolopathologic analysis of a skin biopsy .
[18] [19] In the United States, a 1% strength is available over-the-counter, and a 2.5% strength is also available with a prescription. [19] In Canada, the 2.5% strength is available over-the-counter. [19] Selsun Blue is an over-the-counter shampoo for dandruff with 1% selenium disulfide as its active ingredient. [20] [19]
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.
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Stucco keratosis (digitate seborrheic keratosis, hyperkeratotic seborrheic keratosis, keratosis alba, serrated seborrheic keratosis, verrucous seborrheic keratosis) Superficial basal cell carcinoma (superficial multicentric basal cell carcinoma) Syringadenoma papilliferum (syringocystadenoma papilliferum)
Cradle cap is seborrheic dermatitis that affects infants. It presents on the scalp as greasy patches of scaling, [3] which appear thick, crusty, yellow, white or brown. [4] The affected regions are not usually itchy and do not bother the child. [3] [5] Other affected areas can include the eyelids, ear, around the nose, and in the groin. Hair ...