About Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment Services
When dandruff shampoo stops working, or the flaking spreads to your face, it’s time for more than trial and error in the shampoo aisle.
At Charleston Dermatology, our physicians and providers confirm the diagnosis—seborrheic dermatitis can resemble psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema—and match treatment to where it appears and how stubborn it is.
Treatment plans are built around your skin, not a one-size-fits-all routine, and may include prescription antifungal shampoos and creams, low-strength anti-inflammatory topicals for the face, and a maintenance routine that keeps flares from returning. Control is very achievable. Schedule a visit and let our team build a plan that actually works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed allergic reaction that happens when your immune system responds to a substance touching your skin. The rash is typically red, itchy, and sometimes blistered, and it usually appears one to three days after contact, which can make the trigger hard to pinpoint.
What causes seborrheic dermatitis?
It’s linked to an overgrowth of, or an inflammatory response to, Malassezia—a yeast that lives normally on everyone’s skin—combined with oil production and individual susceptibility. Flares are often triggered by stress, cold dry weather, and illness. It is not caused by poor hygiene and is not contagious.
How is seborrheic dermatitis treated?
Treatment usually combines an antifungal approach (medicated shampoos or creams with ingredients like ketoconazole or ciclopirox) with short courses of anti-inflammatory topicals for flares. Because seborrheic dermatitis is chronic, a simple maintenance routine—often just using a medicated shampoo once or twice a week—keeps most people clear. If drugstore products have stopped working, we can step things up.