Seborrheic dermatitis

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What shampoos are the best to combat it?

Seborrheic dermatitis or seborrheic psoriasis, better known as dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin disease that affects millions of people around the world. Among its symptoms is peeling or redness of the scalp. Skin lesions, tingling, itching, as well as dandruff and oil are also common. In fact, this problem usually appears in areas where there is excess sebum production.

Hair loss can also be a symptom of dermatitis, not only on the scalp, it can also appear on the face, mustache or beard. To treat it, there are shampoos designed to reduce inflammation and irritation. If you want to know which shampoos improve seborrheic dermatitis, how they work and what the key ingredients are to treat dermatitis, read on.

The main ingredients

Shampoos for seborrheic dermatitis act on flakes, dryness and inflammation of the skin. It is important to go to the dermatologist to detect what type of dermatitis you are experiencing and what treatment is most appropriate for each symptom.

The ingredients that are usually present in the formulas of these shampoos are:

- Ketoconazole

- Selenium disulfide

- Salicylic acid

- Zinc peritonate

Shampoos against seborrheic dermatitis

Experts recommend avoiding overly astringent shampoos, soaps and shower gels. The most effective treatments are those that combine an antifungal effect, which limits the proliferation of yeast of the Malassezia genus (the fungus responsible for causing seborrheic dermatitis), and an anti-inflammatory action, which soothes the irritated scalp and reduces itching.