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Chapter 13: Skin
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Management of eczema
Psoriasis management
Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis
Treatment of itching skin (pruritus)
Management of urticaria
Treatment of acne
Treatment of rosacea
Treatment of actinic keratoses
Management of hyperhidrosis
Management of skin conditions
13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations
13.3 Antipruritics
13.4 Topical corticosteroids
13.5 Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
13.6 Acne and rosacea
13.7 Preparations for warts and calluses
13.8 Sunscreens and camouflagers
13.9 Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations
13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents
13.12 Antiperspirants
13.13 Miscellaneous skin preparations
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Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis
First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
Yeasts play an important role in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis but the exact mechanism is not known. Control of the yeasts improves symptoms.
Mild disease
Use an antidandruff shampoo containing zinc pyrithione (e.g. Head and Shoulders and similar products).
Moderate and severe disease
Ketoconazole shampoo
- Use twice a week
For more severe erythema and flaking on the scalp add
Betamethasone scalp application
- Apply to dry hair morning and evening and allow to dry
Ketoconazole cream
- Apply once or twice a day until resolution then reduce frequency to daily or alternate daily use.
For inflamed skin
Canesten HC (hydrocortisone 1%, clotrimazole 1%)
- Apply thinly once or twice daily
