SEBORRHEIC-DERMATITIS

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is inflammation of skin with a high density of sebaceous glands (face, scalp, upper trunk). The cause is unknown, but Pityrosporum ovale, a normal skin organism, plays a role. SD occurs with increased frequency in immuno-suppressed patients and in those with certain neurologic diseases. Seborrheic dermatitis causes occasional pruritus, dandruff, and yellow, greasy scaling along the hairline and on the face. Diagnosis is clinical.

Treatment is tar based shampoo and topical plant extract anti-fungals, as well as plant extract based systemic medication.

Despite the name, the composition and flow of sebum are usually normal. The incidence and severity of disease seem to be affected by genetic factors, emotional or physical stress, and climate (usually worse in cold weather). SD may precede or be associated with psoriasis (seborrhiasis). Patients with neurologic disease (especially Parkinson's disease) or HIV may have severe SD. Very rarely, the dermatitis becomes generalized.

The pathogenesis has been linked to the number of Pityrosporum yeasts present on the skin.

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