Can Seborrheic Dermatitis Be Generalized Or Systemic?
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Detailed Answer:
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a papulosquamous disorder patterned on the sebum-rich areas of the scalp, face, and trunk. In addition to sebum, this dermatitis is linked to Malassezia, immunologic abnormalities, and activation of complement. Its severity ranges from mild dandruff to exfoliative erythroderma.Seborrheic dermatitis may affect any hair-bearing area, and the chest is frequently involved.
Here is what doctors recommend about its management.
Early treatment of flares is encouraged. Behavior modification techniques in reducing excoriations are especially helpful with scalp involvement.
Pharmacologic agents that may be used include the following:
Topical corticosteroids (discouraged except for short-term use)
For skin involvement, ketoconazole, naftifine, or ciclopirox creams and gels ; alternatively, calcineurin inhibitors (ie, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus), sulfur or sulfonamide combinations, or propylene glycol
For acute flares, class IV or lower corticosteroid creams, lotions, or solutions
For severe or unresponsive lesions, systemic ketoconazole or fluconazole
Metronidazole gel for face will help.
Eye need gentle cleaning of eyelashes with baby shampoo and cotton applicators.
Treatment of dandruff may involve the following:
More frequent shampooing or longer lathering
Discontinuance of hair spray or hair pomades
Use of shampoos containing salicylic acid, tar, selenium, sulfur, or zinc ; selenium sulfide (2.5%), ketoconazole, and ciclopirox shampoos may help by reducing Malassezia yeast scalp reservoirs
Overnight application of tar, bath oil, or Baker’s P&S solution; Derma-Smoothe F/S oil is especially helpful for widespread plaques.
Wait for it. It will resolve. Oral medicines is not advised unless flares are too much. usually above mentioned maneuvers are sufficient.COnsult your dermatologist if the problem persists.
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S Khan