seborrhoeic dermatitis

Question 1

what is seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 1

chronic dermatitis caused by inflammatory reaction related to proliferation of normal skin inhabitant

Question 2

features of seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 2

eczematous lesions on the sebum-rich areas (scalp, periorbital, auricular and nasolabial)

Question 3

conditions associated with seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 3

HIV
parkinson’s disease

Question 4

scalp management in seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 4

first line: ketoconazole shampoo
over the counter: zinc pyrithione and tar shampoos

Question 5

management of face and body seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 5

topical antifungals: ketoconazole
topical steroids: for short periods