What lifestyle modifications should I advise patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis to help manage their condition?

When advising patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis on lifestyle modifications to help manage their condition, you should include the following points:

• Skin Care: Advise patients to use gentle, soap-free washes on the skin and affected areas when washing, and to apply a light moisturiser after washing ¹. If they wear makeup, they should use products that do not block the pores and are non-comedogenic ¹.
• Diet: Inform patients that research suggests fruit consumption may help to reduce flares of seborrhoeic dermatitis ¹.
• Stress Management: Explain that stress may exacerbate seborrhoeic dermatitis and lead to flares ¹. Patients can be signposted to sources of patient information, such as the British Association of Dermatologists leaflet on Seborrhoeic dermatitis or the National Eczema Association website ¹.
• Eyelid Hygiene: If the eyelids are involved, advise patients about daily hygiene measures ¹. For more detailed information on eyelid hygiene techniques, refer to the CKS topic on Blepharitis ¹.