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Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Management
Keratolytic (to remove scaling)
Age from 6 years onwards
Cocois ointment
Apply to the scalp once a day for 3 to 7 days until symptoms improve. Then apply once a week when required to remove scaling.
Supply 100 grams.
Sebco ointment
Apply to the scalp once a day for 3 to 7 days until symptoms improve. Then apply once a week when required to remove scaling.
Supply 100 grams.
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