The definitive treatment for seborrheic dermatitis

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Hello doctor! My facial skin always has a burning sensation and peeling skin on the chin, the wings of the nose on both sides, the skin of the eyebrows, the scalp appears dandruff. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, then the doctor prescribed oral and topical medication but it didn't go away. So the doctor asked me if there is a definitive treatment for seborrheic dermatitis? Thanks for the advice and answers!
Hoang Phong (1992)
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Hello! Seborrheic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of areas of the skin that produce a lot of sebum such as nasolabial folds, cheeks, eyebrows, chest, back, and scalp... with the role of Malassezia fungus, the disease progresses in stages, presently present. The mechanism of the disease is not clear yet. The goal of treatment is to reduce sebum secretion, apply anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal medications. Therefore, when there are symptoms of the disease, you should see a specialist for proper treatment, avoid arbitrarily buying topical corticosteroids for long-term use, causing dangerous complications.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital