Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common, multifactorial skin disease influenced by both host and environmental factors.
Involves sebaceous areas of the body
Including the scalp, face, b...
Older children and adolescents: Ask about onset of puberty symptoms.
Typically asymptomatic or only mildly pruritic
Children and adolescents: Ask about symptoms and signs of immunocompr...
Treatment depends on presentation and age of patient.
For infants, SD usually has a benign and self-limited course. Medications may not be necessary for the treatment of infant SD.
Physical me...
Response to treatment will likely occur in the first 2 weeks of therapy; however, long-term intermittent therapy may be required. Adolescents with SD may have a chronic c...
Borda LJ, Wikramanayake TC. Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff: a comprehensive review. J Clin Investig Dermatol. 2015;3(2):1–22. doi:10.13188/2373-1044.1000019. [View Abstrac...
690.10 Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
690.11 Seborrhea capitis
690.12 Seborrheic infantile dermatitis
690.18 Other seborrheic dermatitis
L21.9 Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
L21.0 Se...
Q: How does one distinguish SD from candidiasis, another common skin finding in infants?
A: Candidiasis can appear scaly and affect intertriginous areas similar SD, but often has a more beefy red a...
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<bold><italic>Figure 14.33.</bold></bold> Seborrheic dermatitis.
<bold><italic>Figure 24-11</bold> Seborrheic dermatitis.</bold> This severe case is composed of confluent papules and plaques in the oily skin of the chest and axillae. (The face and scalp, not shown, were also involved.)
<bold><italic>Figure 24-11</bold> Seborrheic dermatitis.</bold> This severe case is composed of confluent papules ...
FIGURE 2.61 Intertrigo (intertriginous seborrheic dermatitis). This patient has an itchy erythematous rash in his inguinal creases. This condition is frequently confused with tinea cruris and cutaneous candidiasis.
FIGURE 2.61 Intertrigo (intertriginous seborrheic dermatitis). This patient has an itchy erythematous rash in his inguinal creases. This c...
Seborrheic hyperplasias with umbilication and lobulation
Seborrheic dermatitis: scalp, old man
1.6. Seborrheic blepharitis is associated with crusting of the eyelids without meibomian gland inflammation and with seborrheic dermatitis of the eyebrows and scalp.
1.6. Seborrheic blepharitis is associated with crusting of the eyelids without meibomian gland inflammation and with seborrheic dermatitis ...
Seborrheic blepharitis
Scalp psoriasis on the scalp of a young woman
Seborrheic dermatitis of the face. Scaling "greasy" appearance of brow and malar