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FridayMarch 23, 2007SESSION TWO5:00 – 5:15Click here to return to Dermatology Update 2007 Schedule and Abstracts
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Dr. James R. SchwartzSeborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (commonly referred to as dandruff) is a fairly common condition, but has several bothersome symptoms to the sufferer that lead to both physical and psychological impacts. The etiology of the condition involves commensal Malassezia yeasts interacting with sebaceous lipids to yield a pro-inflammatory species. The resultant inflammation leads to hyper-proliferation and the key symptoms of flakes and itch. Treatment of the condition requires several elements. Most effective products rely on an anti-fungal active to suppress the Malassezia population. Not all actives are equally effective and, more importantly, pharmacological delivery from complex shampoo matrices can limit their bio-activity in vivo. The key to long-term effective treatment requires prophylaxis, placing additional emphasis on the product matrix itself: cosmetic acceptability, affordability and convenient and effective usage regimen. Based on a detailed etiology and pharacology understanding, extremely effective treatments are available for seborrheic dermatitis.
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