The article mentions at least 3 common areas of the face affected by Seborrheic Dermatitis.
What are eyebrows, nasolabial folds, and nasal bridge?
This body part is commonly involved. Can you hear what I'm saying?
The ear canals.
Per the article, the only existing curative treatment for seborrheic dermatitis.
Trick question. Seb Derm is chronic, relapsing condition
Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis can vary. Name two indications to consider changing from an over-the-counter agent to one requiring a prescription.
What is evidence of inflammation or poor response to over-the-counter regimens.
You're going to need a bigger boat!
Who is Police Chief Martin Brody - Jaws (1975)
Using dermatologic vernacular, describe common clinical exam findings of seborrheic dermatitis. Include at least two.
What are erythematous,
poorly defined patches
with yellow, greasy scale
and superficial desquamation
In infants, lesions may be limited to just this body part _____, or may involve the neck creases, axilla and trunk.
Scalp (AKA ???)
According to the article, what 3 primary classes of topical agents are used.
What are topically applied antifungals, steroids, and calcineurin inhibitors. Also accept keratolytics
Of the topical agents listed, which is prescription only.
ketoconazole 2%
ciclopirox 1%
selenium sulfide 1%
What is Ciclopirox and higher doses of ketoconazole?
I can do this all day!
Who is Steve Rogers - Captain America (2011)
Multifactorial causes have been proposed for seborrheic dermatitis including overcolonization and growth of _______, disruption of the ________ portion of the skin and a _______ of the inflammatory response.
What are Malessezia yeast, AKA ???
What is Epidermal skin layer
What is Dysregulation of the body's inflammatory response.
According to the article, physical findings may present differently for persons with darker Fitzpatrick skin types. The article discusses three, name at least two.
Less erythema
Post-inflammatory pigmentation changes
Petaloid shaped lesions
The article lists 3 different active ingredients of OTC shampoos. List all three.
Bonus point to name 3 common brands of OTC shampoos.
Zinc pyrithione 1%, Selenium Sulfide 1%, Ketoconazole 1%
Head and Shoulders, Selsun Blue, Nizoral
For seborrheic dermatitis of the face that is not responsive to 1st line treatments, consider adding this agent particularly if there is a concomitant acne problem.
What is Metronidazole 0.75% gel for Rosacea?
Also, Azelaic 15% gel
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
Who is Bilbo Baggins - Lord of the Rings (2001)
According to AFP journal article from August 2025, seborrheic dermatitis is particularly common in individuals with certain medical conditions. Name the three listed.
What is Parkinsonism, Cerebrovascular disease and immunocompromised conditions i.e. HIV
For patients with thicker scale on the face or scalp, name the class of topical dermatologic agent used to treat the scale.
Bonus point, give a least one brand name of mentioned in the article.
What is a keratolytic agent, usually a salicylic based agent or occasionally a coal tar derivative
Neutrogena T gel or T sal
Initial duration and frequency of treatment for scalp involved areas
Shampoo daily, leaving on scalp for 5 minutes before rinsing. Can reduce to less frequent treatments once controlled.
For recalcitrant cases of seborrheic dermatitis, this class of medication can be considered in place of long term steroid use.
What are Calcineurin inhibitors?
Also consider oral isotretinoin, oral fluconazole, Roflumilast 0.3% foam
What we've got here is failure to communicate!
Who is The Captain - Cool Hand Luke (1967)
These conditions should be included in the Differential diagnoses of seborrheic dermatitis and/or they may coexist
Of the five listed in the article, name at least three.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema). Infectious (Candida)
Irritant/contact dermatitis. Psoriasis
Infectious (candida). Rosacea
tinea (versicolor or corporis)
Lupus erythematous. 20 syphilis,
True or false. Dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis limited to just the scalp.
What is true.