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Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Management
Topical antifungal + corticosteroid
Age from 1 year onwards
Multi-therapy: Ketoconazole 2% + hydrocortisone 1% cream
Ketoconazole 2% cream: apply once or twice a day
Ketoconazole 2% cream
Apply to the affected area(s) once or twice a day. Continue for a few days after the affected area has healed.
Supply 30 grams.
Hydrocortisone 1% cream: apply thinly once or twice a day
Hydrocortisone 1% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) once or twice a day.
Supply 30 grams.
Clotrimazole 1% + hydrocortisone 1% cream
Clotrimazole 1% / Hydrocortisone 1% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) once or twice a day.
Supply 30 grams.
Miconazole 2% + hydrocortisone 1% cream
Miconazole 2% / Hydrocortisone 1% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) once or twice a day.
Supply 30 gram.
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