Seborrheic Dermatitis in Down's Syndrome
Patients with Down's syndrome face a distinct clinical picture when seborrheic dermatitis is present, with recognised patterns of severity that can influence how management is approached. The structured protocol below addresses this specific population.
Clinical scenario
Seborrheic dermatitis in a patient with Down's syndrome. Severe facial and/or scalp involvement is a well-recognised pattern in this population, shaping the clinical priorities of the management approach.
Treatment approach (partial)
Topical antifungal therapy is among the interventions considered in this protocol — the complete evidence-based algorithm, covering all management options and decision points, is available via the link below.
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References
DOI: 10.2147/CCID.S284671
- Severe facial and/or scalp SD forms are commonly observed in Down's syndrome.
- Mild-to-moderate SD forms can be managed with topical antifungals or antiinflammatory agents (mild-to-moderate potency corticosteroids).
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