Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is one of the most common dermatoses of infancy. SD is an inflammatory process that presents as tiny papules covered by scales typically localized to the seborrheic region. We report a case of a 2-month-old infant with SD who went on to develop atopic dermatitis (AD). Additionally, we discuss epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities for SD, as well as an association of SD and AD.
In summary, a number of factors such as immune function and heredity are important in the pathogenesis of SD. The role of Malassezia in SD needs to be clarified. In most instances, SD is easily diagnosed on clinical grounds alone. Safe and effective treatment modalities are available. More studies are needed to determine whether a relationship between SD and AD exists; however, our clinical experience supports this associator.
