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Seborrheic dermatitis is a very common skin condition in people with AIDS. It is probably caused by a fungus, possibly a species of Pityrosporum.
Symptoms
Seborrheic dermatitis consists of a red, scaly rash that occurs mostly on the sides of the nose and on the cheeks, forehead and scalp, in the eyebrows and along the eyelashes. It may also occur on the chest and in skin folds in other parts of the body.
Treatment
Treatments include 1% hydrocortisone cream and anti-fungal creams such as miconazole nitrate. Dandruff shampoos can help the scalp. In very severe cases, a short course of fluconazole (an anti-fungal drug) can be taken by mouth.
