Medications for Seborrheic Dermatitis
About 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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Drugs Used 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 |
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ketoconazole | 15 reviews |
7.0
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Generic name: ketoconazole topical Brand names: Nizoral Topical, Nizoral A-D, Xolegel, Extina, Ketodan, Kuric …show all Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Nizoral Topical | 1 review |
10
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Generic name: ketoconazole topical Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph |
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clobetasol Off Label | 2 reviews |
10
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Generic name: clobetasol topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes |
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ciclopirox | 2 reviews |
9.0
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Generic name: ciclopirox topical Brand names: Loprox, Ciclodan, Loprox TS, CNL8 Nail, Pedipirox-4 …show all Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Loprox | 2 reviews |
9.0
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Generic name: ciclopirox topical Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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hydrocortisone | Add review |
6.0
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Generic name: hydrocortisone topical Brand names: Locoid, Cortaid, Ala-Cort, Locoid Lipocream, Westcort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cetacort, Corticaine, Cortizone-5, Cotacort, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermasorb HC, Dermtex HC, Gly-Cort, Hytone, Instacort, Itch-X Lotion, Keratol HC, Lacticare-HC, NuCort, Nutracort, Pandel, Pediaderm HC, Recort Plus, Sarnol-HC, Scalacort, Scalp-Cort, Texacort, U-Cort …show all Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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selenium sulfide | 2 reviews |
7.0
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Generic name: selenium sulfide topical Brand names: Selsun Blue, Dandrex, Selenos, SelRx, Selseb, Selsun Blue Medicated, Tersi Foam …show all Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents For consumers: dosage, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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prednisone | Add review |
6.0
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Generic name: prednisone systemic Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Selsun Blue | 1 review |
5.0
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Generic name: selenium sulfide topical Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents For consumers: dosage, side effects |
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fluocinolone | 1 review |
10
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Generic name: fluocinolone topical Brand names: Derma-Smoothe / FS (Scalp), Capex, Derma-Smoothe / FS, Derma-Smoothe / FS (Body Oil), Flurosyn, Synalar, Synalar Ointment …show all Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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dexamethasone | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: dexamethasone systemic Brand names: Dexamethasone Intensol, De-Sone LA, Dexpak Taperpak Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Nizoral A-D | 1 review |
4.0
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Generic name: ketoconazole topical Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, side effects |
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pyrithione zinc | 1 review |
10
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Generic name: pyrithione zinc topical Brand names: DermaZinc Shampoo, Head & Shoulders, Aveeno Nourish + Dandruff Control, Beta Med, Dermazinc, DHS Zinc, Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp, Neutrogena T / Gel Daily Control, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, Theraplex Z, Zincon, ZNP Bar …show all Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents For consumers: dosage, |
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sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur | 2 reviews |
9.0
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Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur topical Brand names: Avar, Clarifoam EF, Sumadan, Avar-E, Avar-E Green, Avar-E LS, Avar Cleanser, Avar LS, Avar LS Cleanser, BP 10-Wash, Cerisa Wash, Clenia Emollient Cream, Garimide, Plexion, Plexion Cleanser, Plexion Cleansing Cloths, 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 …show all Drug class: topical antibiotics For consumers: dosage, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information |
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sulfacetamide sodium | 1 review |
10
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Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium topical Brand names: Klaron, Ovace, Mexar, Ovace Plus, Seb-Prev …show all Drug class: topical antibiotics For consumers: dosage, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information |
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coal tar | 1 review |
9.0
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Generic name: coal tar topical Brand names: Neutrogena T / Gel, Psoriasin, Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Cutar, Denorex Therapeutic Protection, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Elta Tar, Estar, Fototar, Ionil T, Ionil T Plus, Medotar, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T / Derm, Oxipor VHC, Psorigel, Scytera, Tarsum, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T …show all Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents For consumers: interactions, |
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Dexamethasone Intensol | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: dexamethasone systemic Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Locoid | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: hydrocortisone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Xolegel | 6 reviews |
7.0
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Generic name: ketoconazole topical Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Cortaid | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: hydrocortisone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Extina | 1 review |
10
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Generic name: ketoconazole topical Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Ala-Cort | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: hydrocortisone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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De-Sone LA | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: dexamethasone systemic Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Dexpak Taperpak | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: dexamethasone systemic Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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ketoconazole / pyrithione zinc | Add review | Rate | |||||
Generic name: ketoconazole / pyrithione zinc topical Drug class: topical antifungals For consumers: |
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Rx | Prescription Only |
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OTC | Over the Counter |
Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over the Counter |
Off Label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
Pregnancy Category | |
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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 (CSA) Schedule | |
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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 | |
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X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
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