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Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Management
Overview of management
- The management of seborrhoeic dermatitis depends on the person's age, the severity of the condition, and its distribution.
- The key features of management are:
- Offer advice on self-care measures.
- Prescribe appropriate topical treatments if self-care measures have not provided sufficient improvement.
- For adults, once symptoms are controlled, consider maintenance treatment to minimize recurrences.
- Follow up if response to treatment is inadequate, symptoms worsen despite treatment, or signs of infection develop.
- Refer or seek specialist advice if the diagnosis is uncertain, the condition is severe or widespread, primary care treatment has been unsuccessful, or the eyelid area is involved and simple eyelid hygiene measures have been ineffective.
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