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Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Management
What maintenance treatment is recommended?
- If relapse is a problem, advise use of an antifungal shampoo once a week, or once every other week, or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Topical corticosteroids are not appropriate for continuous long-term use, and their use as maintenance treatment is not recommended.
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