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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects areas of the body rich in oil glands, most often the scalp and the face.

Nizoral Shampoo

Ketoconazole

200ml 1%

Ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It targets the yeast that causes flaking and reduces scalp oil production.

From$40.00/ bottleView

Nizoral

Ketoconazole

200mg

Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.

From$1.46/ tabletView

Key points

  • The condition can begin in infancy, adolescence, or adulthood (usually 30 or later), is especially common in adults 50 and older, and men are more likely than women to develop it.
  • It typically presents as patches of oily, flaking, or scaly skin that may be red, itchy, or stinging; on darker skin tones the rash often looks pink, slightly purple, or lighter than surrounding skin.
  • In infants, cradle cap usually clears naturally within 6 to 12 months; in adolescents and adults it can be a long-term condition managed at home, though it may flare up from time to time.

Medicines listed for Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

The listed products for seborrhoeic dermatitis both contain ketoconazole, an antifungal ingredient. Ketoconazole works against Malassezia, a microscopic fungus normally present on healthy skin that may trigger the immune reaction behind the rash. The catalogue holds a shampoo form and a tablet form.

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