Condition · ICD-10 L21.9
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dandruff / Seborrheic Dermatitis
A common skin condition causing scaly patches, red skin, and stubborn dandruff on oily areas of the body.
Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be related to Malassezia yeast overgrowth on oil-rich skin. It commonly affects the scalp, face, and chest. Antifungal shampoos and topical corticosteroids are the primary treatments.
At a glance
Medications tracked
7
First-line options
Ketoconazole cream, Ketoconazole cream, 2%
Related conditions
PsoriasisEczemaRosaceaContact Dermatitis
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Calcipotriene + betamethasone ointment
RxOintment
Strength 0.005%/0.064%/60 gm
NDC 66993-0938-61
Nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide
RxCream
Strength 100000 mg/g-1 mg/g
NDC 71085-0009-30
Top treatments tried for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Community-driven data · early preview
Ketoconazole cream
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Ketoconazole cream, 2%
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Betamethasone dipropionate
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Betamethasone valerate
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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