seborrhoeic dermatitis

Question 1

what is seborrhoeic dermatitis? what can it be a sign of?

Answer 1

chronic inflam skin condition → dermatitis in sebaceous gland-rich areas eg nasolabial folds

HIV

Question 2

seborrhoeic dermatitis - symptoms

Answer 2

red / white / yellow scaly lesions
nasolabial folds, brows, chest, scalp +- other haired areas, flexural folds
itchy
cradle cap - babies

Question 3

seborrhoeic dermatitis - management

Answer 3

clinical diagnosis +- swabs if infected (staph aureus)
education
anti-dandruff shampoo with antifungal (ketoconazole) or keratolytic (salicylic acid)
intermittent use mild topical steroid

Question 4

seborrhoeic dermatitis - complications

Answer 4

infection

psychological