Control The following treatments have been shown to reduce sebum secretion rates:

Isotretinoin[17] SMT D002[18] Spironolactone[19] (suitable for females only)

Antifungals

Over-the-counter betadine zinc pyrithione salicylic acid selenium disulfide ketoconazole (1% solution) ketoconazole (2% solution) climbazole Piroctone olamine Clotrimazole Sulfur Prescription

ciclopiroxolamine sodium sulfacetamide terbinafine[20] Fluconazole Ketoconazole Itraconazole[21] loratadine cetirizine fexofenadine diphenhydramine chlorpheniramine
medications

[edit]Antihistamines

[edit]Other

Coal tar (can be very effective, but though no significant increased risk of cancer in human treatment with coal tar shampoos has been found[22] caution is advised since coal tar iscarcinogenic in animals, and heavy human occupational exposures do increase cancer risks) Lithium gluconate[23] Lithium succinate[24] Vitamin B6 ointment[25] Topical steroid: Chronic treatment with topical corticosteroids may lead to permanent atrophyand telangiectasia of the skin.[26][27] Pimecrolimus, brand name Elidel[28] Isotretinoin (Accutane) at low dose 5 mg to 10 mg: As a last resort in refractory disease, sebosuppressive agent isotretinoin (Accutane) may be used to reduce sebaceous gland activity. However, isotretinoin has potentially serious side effects and few patients with seborrhea are appropriate candidates for therapy.

[edit]Phototherapy

Some dermatologists recommend photodynamic therapy using UVA and UV-B laser or red and blueLED light to inhibit the growth of Malassezia fungus and reduce seborrhoeic inflammation.[29][30][31]
[edit]Natural

treatments

Aloe Vera applied topically[32][33] Tea tree oil: diluted to 5% applied topically[34][35] Oregano oil: diluted and applied topically Viola tricolor or Heartsease: applied topically. Is recognised by Germany's Commission E as Monograph 195 for the treatment of Cradle Cap a form of seborrheic dermatitis.[36][37][38] Honey apply diluted crude (raw) honey (90% honey diluted in warm water) every other day on the lesions with gentle rubbing for 23 minutes. Honey is left on for 3 hours before gentle rinsing with warm water. Treatment is continued for 4 weeks.[39]

Avocado extracts: AV119[40] & 5-alpha Avocuta, also known as butyl avocadate[41] applied topically. Monarda fistulosa[42] Probiotics Lactobacillus casei[43] and Lactobacillus paracasei[44] Lactoferrin[45] Vitamin B7 Biotin Vitamin B6 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3: Nicotinamide, also known as Niacinamide Zinc[46][47][48][49][50][51] Blackcurrant seed oil[52] Milk of magnesia applied to the face while showering and rinsed off may help clear up seborrheic dermatitis.[53] Boswellia serrata extracts: Boswellic acid has anti-inflammatory properties.[54][55]

[edit]Supplements

[edit]Diet

There is evidence of a relationship between seborrheic dermatitis and intestinal yeast, such ascandida.[56] An antifungal diet consisting of the elimination of sugar and increasing vegetable intake should reduce seborrheic dermatitis.[57][58]
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Milk of magnesia is also used as a folk remedy, applied and massaged into the scalp a few minutes before washing, to relieve symptoms of seborrhea and dandruff. The mechanism for its effectiveness in this application, like the causes of seborrhea itself, are unknown. An additional folk use is for the treatment of acne or oily skin by applying topically, allowing to dry, and then washing it off the face (or other body part). It is also said to be used for seborrheic dermatitis, which is a drying and flaking of the skin similar to dandruff but often occurring on the face.[14]

Requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. Zinc Vitamin E Folic Acid Magnesium

Supplements

Probiotics Lactobacillus casei[43] and Lactobacillus paracasei[44] Lactoferrin[45] Vitamin B7 Biotin Vitamin B6 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3: Nicotinamide, also known as Niacinamide Zinc[46][47][48][49][50][51] Blackcurrant seed oil[52] Milk of magnesia applied to the face while showering and rinsed off may help clear up seborrheic dermatitis.[53] Boswellia serrata extracts: Boswellic acid has anti-inflammatory properties.[54][55]