Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is usually symptomatic, with patients complaining of itching or burning. Additionally, seborrheic dermatitis may develop in the central chest, axilla, groin, submammary folds, and gluteal cleft. Rarely, it may cause a widespread generalized dermatitis.
It is rarely seen in children beyond infancy but becomes evident again during adult life. Although it is frequently seen in patients with Parkinson's disease, in those who have had cerebrovascular accidents, and in those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the overwhelming majority of individuals with seborrheic dermatitis have no underlying disorder.
Treatment of Seborrheic dermatitis
High-potency topical glucocorticoid solutions (betamethasone or fluocinonide) are effective for control of scalp involvement. |
