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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Using regular shampoos
• Method 2 of 3: Using medicated shampoos and creams
• Method 3 of 3: Other Methods
• Tips
• Warnings

Seborrheic dermatitis is a fairly common skin condition that affects the scalp. It causes scalp redness, flaking, rashes and dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can also affect areas of the skin with developed sebaceous glands, including the skin on the face, chest, and back.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Using regular shampoos

1. 1 Wash your hair with shampoo. Use a special anti-dandruff shampoo.
   • With seborrheic dermatitis, you should wash your hair with shampoos, which include one of the following components: coal tar, ketoconazole, salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione.
   • Wash your hair daily with warm (not hot) water and a suitable shampoo.
   • Do this for two weeks. If your skin does not improve or if any other problem occurs, you should see your doctor.
   • This method is usually recommended for treating scalp scabs caused by seborrheic dermatitis in babies.
2. 2 Use creams, ointments, gels, and other skin care products to treat skin elsewhere. When bathing, you can also use a suitable anti-dandruff shampoo.
   • Choose antifungal agents recommended for rashes, itching, and skin inflammation.
   • Use moisturizers and gels. Look for products that are oil-based rather than water-based to keep moisture in.
   • Apply cream or gel to the affected skin twice a day.
   • Continue to lubricate your skin for about one week. If this does not improve your skin or other problems develop, see your doctor.
3. 3 Try other products topically or internally. There are many alternative treatments for seborrheic dermatitis that can be added to shampoos and creams.
   • Try adding 10-12 drops of tea tree oil to your shampoo. This oil has antifungal and astringent properties. However, there is evidence that it often causes an allergic reaction.
   • Fish oil supplements can help reduce inflammation and improve absorption of other vitamins that have beneficial effects on skin.
   • Use aloe vera ointment. Aloe vera is antibacterial and heals the skin by improving blood circulation.
4. 4 Consult your doctor. If home remedies do not work for you and / or your condition worsens, you should seek medical attention.
   • You will make it easier for your doctor if you have prepared answers to probable questions in advance. Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms, the duration of the illness, the remedies you are using, possible lifestyle changes, and recent stresses you have experienced.
5. 5 Use a small baby shampoo carefully. Children's skin is more prone to irritation. If you are unsure which remedy to use, consult your pediatrician.
   • Wash your baby's head daily with warm water and baby shampoo. Do not use anti-dandruff shampoos or other cosmetics without first consulting your pediatrician.
   • Mineral oil can be used. After wetting your head with warm water, gently apply the oil to your hair. Then brush the baby with a baby hair brush, removing the flakes of the skin.
   • If none of the above methods worked, or if you want to try other remedies, consult your pediatrician.

Method 2 of 3: Using medicated shampoos and creams

1. 1 Apply medicated creams, shampoos, and ointments to reduce inflammation. Ask your doctor to prescribe the right drug for you to treat seborrheic dermatitis. Some of these medicines are prescription drugs.
   • The composition of medicinal shampoos and ointments includes hydrocortisone, fluocinolone and desonide.
   • Desonide (also marketed as Desoven) is a topical corticosteroid drug used to treat skin conditions.This drug is easy to use and effective for seborrheic dermatitis, but using it for several months can lead to thinning and veining of the skin.
2. 2 Rub the medicated ointment into your scalp along with an antifungal shampoo. Perhaps the doctor will advise you to use this or that drug along with other means. Be careful and follow your doctor's recommendations in everything.
   • For example, you may have previously used a shampoo that contains ketoconazole. However, your doctor may recommend that you apply clobetasol ("Temovat") to the affected skin twice a week.
3. 3 Take medication in pill form by mouth. Your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal agent.
   • In this case, sometimes terbinafine ("Lamisil") is prescribed.
   • Doctors rarely prescribe these drugs because of side effects, including liver problems and allergic reactions.
4. 4 Take medications that affect the immune system. These drugs, which have side effects, interfere with the immune system that protects the skin, reducing the allergic reaction that irritates the skin.
   • Your doctor may prescribe creams, lotions, and other products that contain so-called calcineurin inhibitors (a type of immunosuppressive drug). Typically, these are tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel).
   • These topical agents are as effective as corticosteroids with fewer side effects. However, they are more expensive and increase the risk of cancer. In addition, they should not be used with a weakened immune system.
5. 5 Use antibacterial gels and ointments. If your condition does not improve, your doctor may prescribe an antibacterial agent.
   • Your doctor may prescribe metronidazole (Metrolotion or Metrogel) to be applied to your skin once or twice a day.

Method 3 of 3: Other Methods

1. 1 Wash yourself regularly. Pay special attention to the affected skin areas.
   • Rinse off soap and shampoo completely from skin and hair. Avoid abrasive soaps and harsh detergents. Use moisturizers. Don't use exfoliating soaps and don't forget about moisturizers for your skin.
   • Wash in warm (not hot) water.
2. 2 Cleanse your eyelids. It is one of the most difficult areas of the body to clean and heal.
   • If the skin of the eyelids is red and peeling, they should be washed every evening with baby shampoo.
   • Remove loose skin with cotton pads.
   • Apply warm compresses to soothe the skin and remove any flakes.
3. 3 Remove loose skin from your hair. In this case, it is not necessary to use anti-dandruff remedies, it is enough to remove skin particles from the hair.
   • Apply some mineral or olive oil to your hair.
   • Wait one hour for the oil to absorb.
   • Comb your hair with a comb or brush and rinse with warm water.

Tips

• Seborrheic dermatitis is also called dandruff, seborrheic eczema, or seborrheic psoriasis. This disease often occurs in newborns.
• Seborrheic dermatitis is not contagious and is not a sign of poor hygiene.
• The causes of this disease are not fully understood. These include stress, genetic predisposition, skin fungus, other diseases, drug side effects, cold and dry weather.
• Scaly skin and dandruff on the scalp and scalp, including the eyebrows, beard and mustache, are indicative of the disease.
• Symptoms also include oily patches covered with a white or yellow film or crust on the scalp, ears, face, upper chest, underarms, scrotum, and other areas of the body.
• Other symptoms include redness and flaking of the skin anywhere, including on the eyelids. Itching and burning are also possible.
• Wear soft cotton clothing.
• Consider shaving off your beard and mustache, as facial hair contributes to seborrheic dermatitis.
• Your doctor may recommend that you try your usual skin care products first before resorting to more intensive treatments.

Warnings

• Always consult your doctor before starting treatment or taking any medications.
• This disease can be confused with psoriasis, eczema, or an allergic reaction.
• Newborns and adults between the ages of 30 and 60 are at greater risk of developing seborrheic dermatitis.
• Be careful when using over-the-counter medications for babies as they can irritate the skin. Check with your pediatrician.
• Men are more susceptible to this disease than women.
• If the illness affects sleep and daily life, be sure to see a doctor.
• See your doctor if an illness causes concern and confusion, if you suspect you have an infection, or if all the remedies you have tried have failed.
• Do not use alcohol-based products.
• Try not to scratch the affected skin.