Seborrheic Dermatitis Flashcards
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
An itchy red, scaly rash that affects the face and scalp (greasy or dry dandruff).
What are the two patterns of seborrheic dermatitis?
Wind heat/blood dryness and damp heat type.
Which pattern includes lesions that have a red base, scales are dry and powdery and may become quite thick at the scalp?
Wind heat/blood dryness.
What is the tx principle for wind heat/blood dryness?
Enrich yin, clear heat and wind and nourish the blood to stop itching.
What is the formula for wind heat/blood dryness?
Dang gui yin zi.
Which pattern includes lesions that are eroded, red and weeping, and the scales and crusts are greasy and can smell?
Damp heat.
What is the tx principle for damp heat?
Clear damp and heat, dispel wind.
What is the formula for damp heat?
Long dan xie gan tang.
