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A member asked:

A cream like zinc pyrithione ( i have seborrheic dermatitis ) if gets too hot, can be harmful if used or just loses beneficial effect?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Try it on a small: area, it won't harm, but might not work, good luck

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 4/22/2017

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No: Hot weather does not degrade zinc pyrethione.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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