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Dermatitis (Seborrhoeic)

Management of seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Dermatology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Management of Seborrhoeic dermatitis
National
CKS: Seborrhoeic dermatitis
National
CKS: Seborrhoeic dermatitis - scalp and beard
National
NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary: Seborrhoeic dermatitis
National
Eczema | Treatment summaries | BNF | NICE
Local
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa: Primary Health Care, 2018
Local
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa: Primary Health Care, 2024 (8th Edition)
Local
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa: Primary Health Care, 2024 (8th Edition)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended first-line treatments for seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What lifestyle modifications should I advise patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis to help manage their condition?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with seborrhoeic dermatitis to a dermatologist?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What are the potential side effects of topical treatments for seborrhoeic dermatitis that I should discuss with my patients?Updated: 8/16/2025
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