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Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common, chronic, inflammatory, erythematous (red), scaling eruption, which results in scales that may be powdery and dry or moist and greasy. SD occurs in areas where there are a large number of sebaceous glands. It is most common on the scalp, eyebrows, nasolabial area, ears, sternum, groin, armpits and gluteal crease.
Scaling and flaking of SD is caused by an accelerated growth of epidermal cells. From a normal scalp, approximately 487,000 cells/cm² are liberated following a detergent scrub, compared to 800,000 cells/cm² in patients with SD or dandruff.
Currently, therapy for SD involves symptomatic relief, since SD is a chronic disorder with intermittent exacerbations (increased severity of symptoms) and remissions. Currently, there is no cure. However, the patient should be advised that SD could be controlled with the proper treatment. Visit our section on Supporting Patients and learn how you can help your patients live normal, healthy lives by taking better control of their condition.
Learn how prescribing Capex® Shampoo (fluocinolone acetonide) topical shampoo, 0.01% can help your patients keep on the right track to healthy skin. Some side effects have been reported infrequently in people who have used topical steroids, such as inflammation, burning, itching and irritation.
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