INTRODUCTION The etiology of seborrheic dermatitis is not fully understood. It has been observed that a number of anascogenic yeasts of Malassezia spp. is related to the intensity of the symptoms. The aim of the study is to measure the concentration of selected inflammatory factors IL-2, IL-4, IFN-γ and TNF-α in the serum by an immunoenzymatic method, as well as to confirm the relationship betw...

The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of CD20 and CD45.Ro antibodies in acne and seborrheic dermatitis. A number of 20 patients with papular, pustular or nodular acne and another 20 patients with seborrheic dermatitis were available for our study. We removed bioptic material from all of them and we perform histochemical and immunohistochemical processing within the Laboratory of Histolo...

BACKGROUND Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic type of inflammatory dermatosis that is associated with sebum secretion and proliferation of Malassezia species. Ketoconazole or zinc-pyrithione shampoos are common treatments for scalp seborrheic dermatitis. However, shampoos comprising different compounds are required to provide patients with a wider range of treatment options. OBJECTIVE T...

BACKGROUND Topical over-the-counter remedies exist to aid in the control of seborrheic dermatitis and chronic dandruff on a superficial level. Low-dose systemic oral nickel and bromide therapy has shown promise in providing improvement and eventual clearing of the disease. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to further evaluate the effect of an orally administered low-dose, homeopathic mi...

background and objective: seborrheic dermatitis (sd) is a frequent disorder of the skin that is distinguished by the development of erythematous patches and yellow-gray scales. it is a multifactor disease that requires predisposing factors for its progress. presence of these factors leads to reproduction of opportunistic yeast malassezia spp.the aim of the present study was to isolate and ident...

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is one of the most common dermatological conditions faced by general population, regardless geographic location and ethnicity. Given its widespread existence, it still remains puzzling for dermatologists affected individuals due to varying presentations recurring nature. We have presented a concise review seborrheic pityriasis sicca.