Seborrheic dermatitis in Child
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Synopsis
Since seborrheic dermatitis is such a common disorder, it has been difficult to associate it with specific medications. However, there are some published associations of medications causing, triggering, or exacerbating the condition (see Drug Reaction Data table).
Codes
ICD10CM:L21.9 – Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
50563003 – Seborrheic dermatitis
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Perioral dermatitis of childhood
- Tinea versicolor
- Atopic dermatitis
- Psoriasis – The distinction between psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis may be difficult at times, and there may be an overlap condition, sometimes referred to as "sebo-psoriasis," particularly when "greasy" scale is present in the scalp.
- Candidiasis (intertriginous areas)
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Irritant contact dermatitis
- Nummular dermatitis (nummular eczema)
- Tinea corporis
- Intertrigo
- Pityriasis rosea
- Lichen simplex chronicus
- Erythrasma
- Impetigo
- Darier disease
- Juvenile dermatomyositis – The eyelid erythema seen in this condition has a more violaceous hue. The scalp is pink, scaly, and extremely pruritic.
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Acrodermatitis enteropathica
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Drug Reaction Data
Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.Subscription Required
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Last Reviewed:02/13/2017
Last Updated:12/08/2020
Last Updated:12/08/2020
Seborrheic dermatitis in Child
See also in: Anogenital,Hair and Scalp