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S eborrhoeic dermatitis (American spelling is ‘seborrheic’) is a common, chronic or
relapsing form of eczema/dermatitisthat mainly affects the sebaceous, gland-rich
regions of the scalp, face, and trunk .
There are infantile and adult forms of seborrheic dermatitis. It is sometimes
associated with psoriasis. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is also known
as seborrhoeic eczema .
Dandruff (also called ‘ pityriasis capitis’) is an uninflamed form
of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Dandruff presents as bran-like scaly patches scattered
within hair-bearing areas of the scalp.
What causes seborrhoeic dermatitis?
The cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is not completely understood. It is associated
with proliferation of various species of the skin commensal Malassezia, in its yeast
(non-pathogenic) form. Its metabolites (such as the fatty acids oleic acid, malssezin,
and indole-3-carbaldehyde) may cause an inflammatory reaction. Differences in skin
barrier lipid content and function may account for individual presentations.
Who gets seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis affects babies under the age of 3 months and usually
resolves by 6–12 months of age.
Adult seborrhoeic dermatitis tends to begin in late adolescence. Prevalence is
greatest in young adults and in the elderly. It is more common in males than in
females.
The following factors are sometimes associated with severe
adult seborrhoeic dermatitis:
Oily skin
Familial tendency to seborrhoeic dermatitis or a family history of psoriasis
Immunosuppression: organ transplant recipient, human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV ) infection and patients with lymphoma
Neurological and psychiatric diseases: Parkinson disease, tardive dyskinesia,
depression, epilepsy, facial nerve palsy, spinal cord injury and congenital disorders
such as Down syndrome
Treatment for psoriasis with psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy
Lack of sleep, and stressful events.