Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Question 1

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 1

• chronic dermatitis
• inflammatory reaction
• trigered by proliferation of fungus (normal on skin)
• common presentation

Question 2

Features of seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 2

• eczematous lesions on sebum-rich areas (scalp, periorbital, auricular)
• otitis externa, blepharitis common

Question 3

Management of seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 3

scalp:
- ketoconazole shampoo

face and body:
- topical antifungals (ketoconazole)
- topical steroids