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Wash your face twice a day. This will rinse off excess oil and prevent dead skin cells from sticking to the skin underneath and forming scales.[5]
Use a mild soap that won’t irritate your skin. If your eyelids are affected, use baby shampoo to clean them.
Don’t use products with alcohol on your skin. This will irritate it and may make the condition worse.
Use a non-oily moisturizer which won’t clog your pores. Use one that says non-comedogenic and oil-free on the label.

Recognize if you are likely to be highly susceptible to seborrheic dermatitis. This may make it more difficult for you to get rid of it. You may need to see a dermatologist for help treating it if:[3]
You have a psychiatric condition like depression, or a neurological condition like Parkinson's disease.
Your immune system is weak. This includes people who have received organ transplants, people with HIV, alcoholic pancreatitis, or cancer.[4]
You have heart problems.
You have damaged skin on your face.
You are exposed to extreme weather conditions.
You are obese.

Know when to see a doctor. If you expect that you are developing complications, or your condition is making you very unhappy, see a doctor for help treating it. Reasons to see a doctor include:
You are very stressed out by your condition and it is interfering with your ability to live your life. This includes severe anxiety, embarrassment, and insomnia.
You are concerned that your seborrheic dermatitis is infected. If you have pain, bleeding or pus coming from the area, it is likely infected.
If treating it yourself isn’t working, you may need to be checked by a doctor.

Identify seborrheic dermatitis by the yellow, oily flakes on your face. If you aren't sure what it is, get an official diagnosis from a doctor.
Treat seborrheic dermatitis at home by using medicated washes, warm compresses, and OTC medications.
Try alternative medicines like aloe, fish oil supplements, and tea tree oil.
If home remedies don't work, talk to your doctor about anti-inflammatories or antibacterial medication.

Identify seborrheic dermatitis by the yellow, oily flakes on your face. If you aren't sure what it is, get an official diagnosis from a doctor.
Treat seborrheic dermatitis at home by using medicated washes, warm compresses, and OTC medications.
Try alternative medicines like aloe, fish oil supplements, and tea tree oil.
If home remedies don't work, talk to your doctor about anti-inflammatories or antibacterial medication.

Seborrheic dermatitis causes flaky patches of skin, redness, and scales. It’s also known as dandruff (when on the scalp), seborrheic eczema, seborrheic psoriasis, or cradle cap (when on infants). Aside from the scalp, it also frequently occurs on the face. This is not a sign of bad hygiene, it cannot be spread from person to person, and it won’t harm you, but it can be embarrassing. Luckily, there are ways to get rid of it.[1]