Seborrhoeic Eczema Flashcards
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What is it?
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Eczema of areas rich in sebaceous glands
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What causes it? (2)
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Overgrowth of Pityrosporum Ovale (a type of yeast) plus an overly strong immune response to the organism
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Signs and Symptoms in Adults (3)
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Affects body areas rich in sebaceous glands e.g nose, eyebrows, eyes and scalp, inflammation, scaling
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Signs and Symptoms in Neonates (3)
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Presents as thick yellow crusts on the scalp (cradle cap), widespread erythematous rash on the trunk and nappy, pruritis
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Is it common?
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Yes, it affects 1-3% of the adult population
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What is the treatment? (4)
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Mild topical steroid e.g 1% Hydrocortisone, Anti-fungal e.g Miconazole, emollients and soap substitutes
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Complications
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It is usually a lot more severe in the elderly and can lead to erythroderma
