Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Try an over-the-counter remedy
Apply over-the-counter topical products containing selenium sulphide (Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders), salicylic acid (Ionil, P&S, Scalpicin), or coal tar–salicylic acid (Ionil T, X-Seb T) to help control dandruff
- Smooth on aloe
To improve scaling and itching, apply a topical herbal cream containing 30% aloe emulsion from the Aloe vera plant
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