Seborrheic dermatitis

ICD-10 Code L21

Seborrheic dermatitis

Definition

A chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that affects the scalp, central face and skin folds; it is characterized by scaling and itching.

Also known as cradle Cap, seborrhea, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis (disease), seborrheic eczema, skin seborrheic — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Betamethasone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ketoconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Prednisone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Pyrithione Zinc may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Salicylic Acid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Selenium Sulfide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sulfacetamide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)