How is Seborrheic Dermatitis Treated?
There are many treatments available to manage seborrheic dermatitis. The aim of most of them is to reduce the yeast colonization of the skin and control inflammation and scaling. While it’s possible to control SD with a good treatment regimen, it’s generally considered a chronic condition that waxes and wanes over time [124]. Currently, no permanent cure exists. For some people, one treatment alone may be enough to manage SD, while others may require a combination of treatments to maintain adequate control of the condition. This FAQS by no means covers all the possible treatment options. If you have a treatment or regimen that has worked for you and isn’t listed, please forward the information to me and I’ll include it in the list. That being said, let’s look at the treatments. (Note: to denote whether an item is used topically or orally, T indicates topically, O indicates orally, OTC (over the counter) indicates that the item can be purchased without a prescription in the U.S.). Topic
