Naslov
Seborrheic Dermatitis: an Update

Autori
Bukvić Mokos, Zrinka ; Kralj, Martina ; Basta-Juzbašić, Aleksandra ; Lakoš Jukić, Ines

Izvornik
Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica (1330-027X) 20 (2012), 2; 98-104

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, ostalo

Ključne riječi
seborrheic dermatitis; Malassezia yeast; sebum; antifungal agents

Sažetak
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disorder clinically characterized by scalling a poorly defined erythematous patches. The prevalence of adult seborrhoeic dermatitis is estimated at 5%. Although the exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis has yet to be understood, Malassezia yeasts, hormones (androgens), sebum levels and immune response are known to play important roles in its development. Additional factors including drugs, winter temperatures and stress may exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis. A variety of treatment modalities are available, including antifungal agents, topical low-potency steroids and calcineurin inhibitors (immunomodulators). This review summarizes current knowledge on the etiopathogenesis and therapy of adult seborrheic dermatitis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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