What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate erythema dry, moist, or greasy scaling and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the scalp, that exfoliate as dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis is common in children and adults with HIV.
What do patients take to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | |||
|
Salicylic acid topical
(Dermarest Psoriasis Shampoo Plus Conditioner)
|
1 | ||
|
Coal tar topical
(Psorent topical)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Seborrheic Dermatitis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Seborrheic Dermatitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 67 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 18 say Seborrheic Dermatitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 47% | Females |
|---|---|
| 53% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 24 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 9 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 8 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 37 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 12 |
These charts show data from Seborrheic Dermatitis patients who have completed their condition history