Dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis treatment approach can include:
Controlling your dandruff/ seborrheic dermatitis1,2
Preventing recurrence through long-term maintenance therapy2
Common treatment options
Anti-fungal shampoos1,2,3,4,5:
- Targets the root cause by reducing overgrowth of dandruff-causing fungus Malassezia spp.
- Controls symptoms eg. redness, scaling & itch
- Can be used as long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence
Keratolytic shampoo1,3,4,5:
- Helps to reduce the appearance of dandruff and makes the flakes come off easier
- Helps to control symptoms but may not target the root cause
Topical steroids1,2,4,5:
- Reduces inflammation
- Long term use can be associated with side effects
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