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Seborrhoiec dermatitis
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<<forEachTiddler where 'tiddler.tags.contains(context.inTiddler.title)' sortBy tiddler.title ascending write '"*[["+tiddler.title+"]]\n"'>> <<tiddler AutoRefresh with: force>> scalp (cradle cap), nappy, face, flexures first weeks of life - erythematous rash with yellow scales, usually resolves by 8/12 Mx - baby shampoo and baby oil, if severe - mild steroid - 1% hydrocortisone Chronic dermatitis - inflammatory reaction to proliferation of normal skin fungus - Malassezia furfur Common - 2% population Features Eczematous lesion on sebum rich areas - nasolabial, periorbital, auricular, scalp (dandruff) otitis externa and blepharitis associated with HIV and Parkinsons Mx scalp - OTC - Zinc pyrithione (Head n shoulders) or tar (neutrogena Tgel) 2nd line ketoconazole selenium sulphide and topical steroid may help face and body topical antifungals - ketoconazole topical steroids (short term) note difficult to treat and recurrence is common little role for emollients
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PaedDerm, Dermatology