Abstract

Seborrehic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition occurring most oſten on the face, scalp and chest. It affects between 1-3 of adults and is more common in males. It is especially common in adolescents, young adults and people older than 50 years old. Frequently, it involves scalp, nasolabial folds, ears, eyebrows and sternum. It is characterised by symetriccal erythematous papules and plaques with greasy yellow squams. The condition has multifactorial etiology and stress, atopy, Pityrosporum ovale, central nervous system diseases and drugs are the mostly accused factors. Antiinflammatory, antimicotic and immunomodulatory drugs are used for therapy. In resistent cases, systemic steroids, isotretinoin, antimycotics and phototherapy can be tried. In this review, the literature associated with the etiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of seborrheic dermatitis is overviewed.

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