Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
A
Chronic dermatitis
2
Q
What is the irritant in seborrheic dermatitis?
A
Malassezia furfur
3
Q
Where does seborrheic dermatitis affect?
A
Scalp
Face
Trunk
4
Q
What conditions are associated with seborrheic dermatitis?
A
HIV
Parkinson’s
Psoriasis
5
Q
What are the features of seborrheic dermatitis?
A
Eczematous lesions
+/- otitis externa + blepharitis
6
Q
How is seborrheic dermatitis managed?
A
Scalp
- 1st line = dandruff shampoo
- 2nd line = topical ketoconazole
Face/body
- topical antifungals
- topical steroids