Seborrhoeic dermatitis

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Pathology

Congenital disorders

Xeroderma pigmentosum

Disorders of pigmentation

Albinism

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders

Vitiligo
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Folliculitis
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
Erythema multiforme
Pityriasis rosea
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Urticaria
Bullous pemphigoid
Epidermolysis bullosa
Pemphigus vulgaris

Integumentary disorders

Alopecia areata
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Telogen effluvium
Onychomycosis
Acne vulgaris
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Rosacea

Neoplasms

Actinic keratosis
Vascular tumors
Skin cancer

Oral disease

Aphthous ulcers

Traumatic and mechanical disorders

Burns
Frostbite
Pressure ulcer
Sunburn

Skin and subcutaneous tissue pathology review

Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review

Key Takeaways

Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder, which is characterized by chronic, relapsing form of papulosquamous and erythematous plaques, sometimes itchy, typically distributed on the scalp, face, and other areas rich in the sebaceous gland. Treatment options include topical antifungals, frequent shampooing, and the application of an emollient.