3. Common signs and symptoms of seborrhoeic
dermatitis…
• Patchy scaling or thick crusts
on the scalp
• Red, greasy skin covered with
flaky white or yellow scales
• Itching or soreness
• Seborrheic dermatitis is often
found on oily areas of the body,
such as the face, upper chest
and back. Seborrheic
dermatitis can also appear on
the scalp as stubborn, itchy
dandruff. For infants, it's
known as cradle cap.
4. Common signs and symptoms of atopic
dermatitis (eczema)
• It is idiopathic. Red to
brownish-gray colored patches
• Itching, which may be severe
• Small, raised bumps, which
may leak fluid and crust over
when scratched
• Thickened, cracked or scaly
skin
• Raw, sensitive skin from
scratching
• Most often, atopic dermatitis
occurs in the folds of the
elbows, backs of the knees or
the front of the neck. The exact
cause of this skin disorder is
unknown.
5.
6. Common signs and symptoms of perioral
dermatitis include:
• Small red, pus-filled
bumps
• Mild peeling
• Perioral dermatitis
usually affects the
area around the
mouth, but can also
affect the areas
around the nose,
cheeks and eyes.
The exact cause of
perioral dermatitis
is unknown, but
misuse of topical
corticosteroids may
play a role.
7. Common signs and symptoms of
neurodermatitis
• This is also called as LICHEN
SIMPLEX CHRONICUS
• Itchy skin in a single, limited
area
• Leathery or scaly texture to the
skin
• Raised, rough patch that is red
or darker than the rest of your
skin
• Neurodermatitis occurs
because of repeated scratching.
Typically, neurodermatitis
occurs on the scalp and neck.
8. Common signs and symptoms of stasis
dermatitis
• Skin discoloration (red or
brown) on the ankles or shins
• Itching and redness
• Thickened skin
• Open sores or ulcers
• Stasis dermatitis occurs when
varicose veins or other
circulatory conditions cause
fluids to build up in the lower
legs.
9. Common signs and symptoms of
allergic CD or primary irritant CD
• Red rash or bumps
• Blisters and draining fluid
from the involved skin in
severe cases
• Itching, which may be severe
• Pain or tenderness
• Contact dermatitis results from
direct contact with certain
substances called allergens.
The resulting reaction is your
body's response to the
sensitizing agent. Common
allergens include rubber,
costume jewelry, perfume,
cosmetics, hair dyes
10.
11.
12. Baboon syndrome…
• Is a systemic contact dermatitis characterized by erythematous
patches on the buttocks.
13. Treatment…
• Early treatment of flares are
encouraged.
• Alternate for ketoconazole
will be tacrolimus or
sulfonamide or cephalexin
combination can be used.
• Propelene glycol rich soaps
and body wash lotions .
• Topical corticosteroids {for
short term use } .
15. • For acute flares – lower corticosteroid creams,lotions and
solutions.
• For severe flares – systemic fluconazole and steroids are given.
Isotretinoin can be used orally . 0.1-0.3mg /kg body weight for a
month.
And doses are reduced to 5-10 mg per day as a maintenance for a
month.