Skincare
Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment: From the Malassezia Yeast Behind It to Medicated Shampoo and Long Term Care, What Should You Try First
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis keeps coming back with flaking, redness, and itching within days of washing. Here is an easy, research backed rundown starting with Malassezia, the yeast behind it, then ranking treatments by evidence strength from antifungal shampoo and topical anti-inflammatories to oral medication and scalp scaling, plus maintenance therapy to prevent relapse and what the evidence actually says about regenerative treatments.
By Dr. Kim
