Zoryve (roflumilast) foam is definitely generating buzz in the seb derm community! It's a relatively new option, FDA-approved in December 2023 for people aged 9 and older.
Here's what makes it stand out:
- It's the first new seborrheic dermatitis treatment with a new mechanism of action in over 20 years
- It's Show Full Answer
Zoryve (roflumilast) foam is definitely generating buzz in the seb derm community! It's a relatively new option, FDA-approved in December 2023 for people aged 9 and older.
Here's what makes it stand out:
- It's the first new seborrheic dermatitis treatment with a new mechanism of action in over 20 years
- It's steroid-free and applied just once daily
- It works by blocking an enzyme (PDE4) that drives inflammation
- It can be used on all affected areas, including the scalp Clinical trial results were pretty encouraging. After 8 weeks, 80% of users achieved clear or almost clear skin, and 50% had complete clearance. Some people noticed improvement as early as 2 days in.
Common side effects include headache, nausea, and nasal inflammation. One important heads-up — the foam is flammable, so keep it away from heat and open flames.
It's worth bringing up with your dermatologist to see if it could be a good fit for you!
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