Other Skin Conditions (2)

Question 1

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis:
What occurs here?

Which areas does it tend to affect?

What are its characteristics?

Answer 1

➊ Inflammatory condition affecting the sebaceous glands, which produce natural oils and sebum for the skin

➋ Those that contain lots of sebaceous glands, such as the scalp, nasolabial folds, and eyebrows

➌ Erythema, Dermatitis, and Crusted dry skin

Question 2

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of the Scalp:
How does it present?
→ What is it known as when non-inflamed?

How is this managed?

Answer 2

➊ Flaky, itchy skin on the scalp
→ Dandruff

➋ • Ketoconazole shampoo is 1st line
• Mild topical corticosteroid can be added

Question 3

Infantile Seborrhoeic Dermatitis:
How does it present?

How does the disease progress?

How is it managed?

Answer 3

➊ Cradle Cap – Diffuse, yellow, greasy scales, classically without any underlying erythema

➋ Self-limiting and usually resolves by 4 months of age

➌ • 1st line – Emollients (Baby, vegetable or olive oil) to soften skin, gently brush the scalp, and then wash it off
• Topical antifungal (e.g. Clotrimazole or Miconazole) or corticosteroid can be added