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Good evening doctors. is there a lotion or cream that you suggest for seborrheic dermatitis, with or without a steroid, particularly for the lobes of the nose and under the ears?

Q: good evening doctors. is there a lotion or cream that you suggest for seborrheic dermatitis, with or without a steroid, particularly for the lobes of the nose and under the ears?

: You can try the hydrocortisone 1% OTC first, apply twice a day. If it is not effective, you need a stronger topical steroid cream or ointment but with prescription. Other than apply the medication you should not pick or irritate the rashes. Take care!

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You can try the hydrocortisone 1% OTC first, apply twice a day. If it is not effective, you need a stronger topical steroid cream or ointment but with prescription. Other than apply the medication you should not pick or irritate the rashes. Take care!

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Good evening doctors. is there a lotion or cream that you suggest for seborrheic dermatitis, with or without a steroid, particularly for the lobes of the nose and under the ears?

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