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A member asked:

Can lamisil (terbinafine) in tablet form be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Seborrheic dermatitis is treated with topical agents, such as selenium containing shampoos and ketoconazole shampoo.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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