title: Red face revisited: Endogenous dermatitis in the form of atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis are multifactorial dermatitides that are known collectively as endogenous dermatitis. Both conditions can affect the face, but they have clinical, epidemiological, and physiopathological peculiarities that distinguish them from each other. These two diseases are very common all around the world. Atopic dermatitis is associated with xerosis and increased susceptibility to irritants and proteins; patients with this condition have a tendency to develop asthma, allergic rhinitis, and systemic manifestations that are mediated by immunoglobulin E. Seborrheic dermatitis is a moderate chronic dermatitis that is restricted to regions with a high production of sebum and areas that have cutaneous folds. There are many studies about pathophysiology related to the immunology and genetics of atopic dermatitis, but little is known about the genetic and immunological markers of seborrheic dermatitis.
authors: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 143 / C-32 22280-020, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: ramos.e.silva@dermato.med.br.
authors: Marcia
authors: M
authors: Ramos-E-Silva
authors: Ana Luisa
authors: AL
authors: Sampaio
authors: Sueli
authors: S
authors: Carneiro
mesh_terms: D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans