Symptom Finder - Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS
1. Scalp: shampoo daily with 2.5% selenium sulfide. Topical terbinafine solution (Lamisil) applied daily may also be effective.
2. Face: Ketoconazole cream 2% (Nizoral): apply once or twice daily. Add hydrocortisone cream 1% once or twice daily for significant erythema and itching.
3. Body: apply ketoconazole cream 2% (Nizoral) once or twice daily or shampoo with coal tar shampoo or zinc soaps daily.
4. Consult a dermatologist for persistent cases.
1. Scalp: shampoo daily with 2.5% selenium sulfide. Topical terbinafine solution (Lamisil) applied daily may also be effective.
2. Face: Ketoconazole cream 2% (Nizoral): apply once or twice daily. Add hydrocortisone cream 1% once or twice daily for significant erythema and itching.
3. Body: apply ketoconazole cream 2% (Nizoral) once or twice daily or shampoo with coal tar shampoo or zinc soaps daily.
4. Consult a dermatologist for persistent cases.
