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I seem to have seborrhoeic dermatitis on my upper lip and chin. it flares up if i let my beard grow >2 days. what are my treatment options?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Shave every day: Gently. You can also wash face with a dandruff shampoo such as ketoconazole or Zinc pythrione.

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I seem to have seborrhoeic dermatitis on my upper lip and chin. it flares up if i let my beard grow >2 days. what are my treatment options?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

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