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Medications for Seborrheic Dermatitis

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    What is Seborrheic Dermatitis:  Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by loose, greasy or dry, white to yellowish scales, with or without associated reddened skin. Cradle cap is the term used when seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp of infants.

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    Medications to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis

    The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

    Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
    ketoconazole C N 14 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: ketoconazole topical

    Brand names:  Nizoral Topical, Nizoral A-D, Xolegel, Extina, Ketodan, Kuric …

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Nizoral Topical C N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: ketoconazole topical

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph

     
    Loprox B N 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: ciclopirox topical

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    clobetasol Off Label C N 2 reviews
    10

    Generic name: clobetasol topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

    Off Label: Yes

     
    ciclopirox B N 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: ciclopirox topical

    Brand names:  Loprox, Ciclodan, Loprox TS, CNL8 Nail, Pedipirox-4 …

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    hydrocortisone C N Add review
    6.0

    Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

    Brand names:  Locoid, Cortaid, Westcort, Locoid Lipocream, Ala-Scalp HP, Hytone, Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cetacort, Corticaine, Cortizone-5, Cotacort, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermasorb HC, Dermtex HC, Gly-Cort, Instacort, Itch-X Lotion, Keratol HC, Lacticare-HC, NuCort, Nutracort, Pandel, Pediaderm HC, Recort Plus, Sarnol-HC, Scalacort, Scalp-Cort, Texacort, U-Cort …

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    selenium sulfide C N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: selenium sulfide topical

    Brand names:  Selsun Blue, Selenos, Dandrex, SelRx, Selseb, Selsun Blue Medicated, Tersi Foam …

    Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Selsun Blue C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: selenium sulfide topical

    Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

     
    prednisone C N Add review
    6.0

    Generic name: prednisone systemic

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Nizoral A-D C N 1 review
    4.0

    Generic name: ketoconazole topical

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

     
    Decadron C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: dexamethasone systemic

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Dexamethasone Intensol C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: dexamethasone systemic

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Locoid C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur C N 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur topical

    Brand names:  Sumadan, Avar, Avar LS Cleanser, Clarifoam EF, Plexion, Plexion Cleansing Cloths, Avar-E, Avar-E Green, Avar-E LS, Avar Cleanser, Avar LS, BP 10-Wash, Cerisa Wash, Clenia Emollient Cream, Garimide, Plexion Cleanser, Plexion SCT, Plexion TS, Prascion Cleanser, Prascion FC Cloths, Prascion RA, Rosac, Rosaderm Cleanser, Rosanil Cleanser, Rosula, Rosula Cleanser, SE 10-5 SS, SSS 10-4, SSS 10-5, Sulfacleanse 8 / 4, Sulfatol, Sulfatol C, Sulfatol SS, Sumaxin, Sumaxin Cleansing Pads, Sumaxin TS, Suphera, Topisulf, Virti-Sulf, Zencia Wash …

    Drug class: topical antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

     
    sulfacetamide sodium C N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium topical

    Brand names:  Klaron, Ovace, Mexar, Ovace Plus, Seb-Prev, Sebizon …

    Drug class: topical antibiotics

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

     
    Cortaid C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    dexamethasone C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: dexamethasone systemic

    Brand names:  Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, Baycadron, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Dexpak Taperpak, Solurex, Solurex LA, Zema Pak …

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    pyrithione zinc N N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: pyrithione zinc topical

    Brand names:  DermaZinc Shampoo, DHS Zinc, Head & Shoulders, Aveeno Nourish + Dandruff Control, Beta Med, Dermazinc, Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp, Neutrogena T / Gel Daily Control, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, Theraplex Z, Zincon, ZNP Bar …

    Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

    For consumers: side effects

     
    Westcort C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Xolegel C N 6 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: ketoconazole topical

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    coal tar C N 1 review
    9.0

    Generic name: coal tar topical

    Brand names:  Psoriasin, Denorex Therapeutic Protection, Neutrogena T / Derm, Neutrogena T / Gel, Tarsum, Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Cutar, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Elta Tar, Estar, Fototar, Ionil T, Ionil T Plus, Medotar, MG217 Medicated Tar, Oxipor VHC, Psorigel, Scytera, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T …

    Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

    For consumers: interactions, side effects

     
    Extina C N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: ketoconazole topical

    Drug class: topical antifungals

    For consumers: dosage, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Locoid Lipocream C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Ala-Scalp HP C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    DermaZinc Shampoo N N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: pyrithione zinc topical

    Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

    For consumers: side effects

     
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    Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
    Prescription Only / Over the Counter
    Rx Prescription Only
    OTC Over the Counter
    Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
    Pregnancy
    A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
    B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
    C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
    N FDA has not classified the drug.
    Controlled Substances Act Schedule
    N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
    1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
    2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
    3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
    4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
    5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
    Alcohol
    X Interacts with Alcohol.

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