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Suggest Treatment For Seborrheic Dermatitis
Question: I have a problem with my head having a big patch of dry flaky skin, also have the same in my ears and eyelids, is there something I can get for it?
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). O have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You seem to have Seborrheic Dermatitis which in addition to dandruff on scalp i.e scalp flaking and itching may also present with dull red, scaly patches at various areas on face e.g forehead (near anterior hairline), glabella, eyebrows, eyelids, sides of nose, chin and upper lip. The patches are usually itchy.
I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream (flutivate cream), 2x daily for a few days.
Regards
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). O have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You seem to have Seborrheic Dermatitis which in addition to dandruff on scalp i.e scalp flaking and itching may also present with dull red, scaly patches at various areas on face e.g forehead (near anterior hairline), glabella, eyebrows, eyelids, sides of nose, chin and upper lip. The patches are usually itchy.
I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream (flutivate cream), 2x daily for a few days.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have used shampoos of different types for dandruff: head and shoulders,selsun blue, T-gel, I didn't get any relief. I am at my wits-end can't wear anything black or dark colors at all' can I put this flutivate cream on my eyes, I have to put it all around, because it is all over my eyes
Brief Answer:
Regarding seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Flutivate is a topical steroid cream. Use it twice daily x7 days on affected skin on face. Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive condition and you can expect excellent improvement in your skin condition with this steroid cream in about a week to 10 days time. Thereafter you may discontinue this cream.
However, since many a times the condition tends to return back once the patient is taken off the steroid cream and because topical steroids cannot be used forever therefore an alternative for patients with frequent recurrences is to use a topical non steroid alternative e,g pimecrolimus 1% cream or tacrolimus 0.1% ointment which are not only effective for mild to moderately severe involvement but can also be used for maintaining improvement achieved with the steroid cream.
Regards
Regarding seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Flutivate is a topical steroid cream. Use it twice daily x7 days on affected skin on face. Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive condition and you can expect excellent improvement in your skin condition with this steroid cream in about a week to 10 days time. Thereafter you may discontinue this cream.
However, since many a times the condition tends to return back once the patient is taken off the steroid cream and because topical steroids cannot be used forever therefore an alternative for patients with frequent recurrences is to use a topical non steroid alternative e,g pimecrolimus 1% cream or tacrolimus 0.1% ointment which are not only effective for mild to moderately severe involvement but can also be used for maintaining improvement achieved with the steroid cream.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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