Flakes that keep returning?
Care for your scalp and skin.

Itchy patches around your hairline, brows or nose may need more than a change of shampoo. Learn what helps when seborrhoeic dermatitis keeps coming back.

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What is seborrhoeic dermatitis?

A face showing common affected areas: hairline, eyebrows, sides of the nose and around the ears.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a recurring inflammatory rash in areas with many oil glands. It can affect the scalp, face, ears and sometimes the chest.

The skin’s response to a naturally present yeast called Malassezia contributes. It is not caused by poor hygiene and is not contagious.

What might you notice?

A hair-bearing scalp with light flakes and irritation near the hairline.

01
Flaking and itch
White or yellowish scales may be loose or stick to the skin. The scalp can feel itchy or irritated.
02
Patches around the face
The eyebrows, folds beside the nose, beard area and ears are common sites. Inflamed areas may look pink, darker or lighter than surrounding skin.
03
Symptoms that come and go
A calmer period may be followed by another flare. Persistent symptoms or an unusual pattern deserve an assessment rather than repeated product changes.

Different areas need different care.

Scalp treatment

Medicated shampoos can target yeast, scale or inflammation. The right ingredient, washing frequency and contact time depend on your scalp and hair.

Common facial sites of seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Face and ear care

A topical antifungal may help. The clinician can choose a preparation suited to facial skin and explain where to apply it, keeping it away from the eyes.

Control and maintenance

A short anti-inflammatory course may be needed for a flare. Once symptoms settle, a simpler maintenance routine can help reduce recurrence.

OUR PROCEDURE

How we plan your care.

STEP 01

Check the scalp and affected skin

Review the pattern
Share where symptoms appear, how long they last and which products you have tried.
Consider other causes
Psoriasis, contact reactions and other rashes can look similar. Testing is only used when the findings call for it.

The facial and scalp areas commonly affected.

STEP 02

Build an area-by-area routine

Separate scalp and facial instructions
Know which product goes where, how long to leave it on and when to stop or reduce it.
Keep the routine manageable
Tell the clinician about sensitive skin, hair texture, styling habits and treatments that have irritated you.

STEP 03

Keep recurring symptoms under control

Assess the response
Let the clinician know if symptoms persist or a product stings or worsens the rash.
Agree on maintenance
The follow-up plan can explain what to continue between flares and when another review is needed.

Keep care gentle and consistent.

01
Avoid picking and harsh scrubs
Removing flakes forcefully can leave the skin sore. Use gentle cleansing and follow the treatment instructions.
02
Notice irritation from products
Fragrance, alcohol-heavy products or a new hair product may aggravate sensitive skin. Introduce changes carefully.
03
Get a review when the pattern changes
Painful swelling, weeping, eye symptoms or patchy hair loss need medical advice. Do not assume every new scalp symptom is the same condition.

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