Seborrheic Dermatitis Flashcards

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Erythematous scaly erosions in areas with sebaceous glands

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Pathogenesis

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Presence of epidermal lipids and
Malassezia species yeast
Immune system

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Clinical features

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Erythema
Red yellow
Poorly circumscribed
Scales
Mildly pruritic

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Common sites

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Scalp
Eyebrows
Perinasal areas
Ears
Retroauricular area
Anterior chest
Annular or petaloid form on neck

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Therapy

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Anti mycotics
Ketoconazole
Zinc pyrithione

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