Treatment of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis in Asia: A Consensus Guide

Abstract

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD) is common in Asia. Its prevalence is estimated to be 1-5% in adults. However, larger population-based studies into the epidemiology of SD in Asia are lacking, and the aetiology of SD may differ widely from Western countries and in different parts of Asia. In addition, clinically significant differences between Asian and Caucasian skin have been reported. There is a need to define standardized clinical diagnostic criteria and/or a grading system to help determine appropriate treatments for SD within Asia. With this in mind, experts from India, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Italy convened to define the landscape of SD in Asia at a meeting held in Singapore. The consensus group developed a comprehensive algorithm to aid clinicians to recommend appropriate treatment of SD in both adults and children. In most cases, satisfactory therapeutic results can be accomplished with topical antifungal agents or topical corticosteroids. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents with antifungal properties have been shown to be a viable option for both acute and maintenance therapy.

Applicability of trichoscopy in scalp seborrheic dermatitis

“…In Asia, the prevalence of SD was reported between 2.7% and 26.5% in participants with age of 12–20 years old. [2]…”

Uji Klinis Sampo Formulasi Khusus Pada Pasien Ketombe Dan Dermatitis Seboroik Ringan Pada Skalp

“…Dermatitis seboroik (DS) merupakan inflamasi kulit yang bersifat kronik-residif di area seboroik, yaitu skalp, wajah (dahi, alis, lipat nasolabial, dan retro-aurikular) dan badan (presternal dan interskapula). [1][2][3][4][5] Area lain yang terlibat adalah area lipatan (inguinal, inframamae, aksila), umbilikus, perineum dan anogenital. [4][5][6] Ketombe merupakan kelainan kulit yang juga mengenai area seboroik.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5] Area lain yang terlibat adalah area lipatan (inguinal, inframamae, aksila), umbilikus, perineum dan anogenital. [4][5][6] Ketombe merupakan kelainan kulit yang juga mengenai area seboroik. Ketombe lebih sering terjadi dibandingkan dengan DS, mengenai sekitar 50% populasi dewasa di seluruh dunia.…”

An overview on seborrheic dermatitis and its treatment (allopathy and homeopathy)

“…Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common chronicrecurrent inflammatory dermatologic disorder that most commonly affects adults; however, a more transient infantile form also occurs. 1 It presents as red, flaking, greasy-looking patches in areas of the body where glands in the skin called sebaceous glands (oil producing glands) are most abundant. The commonly affected sites include scalp, anterior hairline, eyebrows, glabella region of the forehead, nasal alar creases, melolabial folds, ears (including the external canals, anterior auricular region, retroauricular region), central chest (sternum area), and genital region.…”