Seborrheic Dermatitis


Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic superficial inflammatory. It may be a reaction to Pityrosporum yeast

Signs and Symptoms:
  • Pruritus during neonatal and postpubertal periods
  • Yellowish, greasy, and erythematous scaling patches and plaques on the scalp, ear, and face
Treatments:
  • 1% hydrocortisone and topical antifungals
  • Shampoos contain of selenium sulfide or zinc pyrithione to treat the scalp

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