Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Question 1

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - key symptoms and where (5)

Answer 1

Well-defined red, greasy plaques (can be yellow on scalp)
Affecting scalp, eyebrows, eyelid, upper lip, groin, armpits
Itching
Thick flakes
Soreness

Question 2

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - extra questions (4)

Answer 2

Any signs of infection (pus)
Bleeding
Widespread
Affecting eyelid?

Question 3

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - explanation

Answer 3

A chronic inflammatory condition due to excessive yeast and the body’s response to this, affects areas with sebaceous glands

Question 4

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - first-line treatment (drug, product, how it works, how to use, age)

Answer 4

Ketoconazole shampoo
Nizoral
Works to reduce yeast production
Use as a shampoo or body wash 3-4 times a week, leaving it in for 5 mins before rinsing
Use every 1-2 weeks after as a preventative measure
12 years +

Question 5

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - other treatment options (OTC) (3)

Answer 5

Ketoconazole cream (Daktarin Gold) BD for 4 weeks
Clotrimazole cream for children 2-3 times a day for at least 2 weeks (Canesten)
Hydrocortisone cream (for flares) BD for 7 days

Question 6

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - POM treatment

Answer 6

Betamethasone cream/scalp application

Question 7

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - lifestyle (8)

Answer 7

Gentle soaps
Moisturise regularly
Use non-comedogenic makeup on face
Research suggests fruit can help
Avoid itching
Reduce stress
Eye hygiene
Humidifier

Question 8

Seborrhoeic dermatitis - referral (6)

Answer 8

Severe
Widespread
Signs of infection
Eyelid affected
Unresponsive to treatment