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Dermatology  (Expert Forum)
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thank you
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.

thank you

by r0bo, Dec 07, 2008 11:54AM
thank you for your response, but i am just wondering if their is anything treatment you recommend, i have used t- gel and nizerol , the t gel got rid of one patch but returned years later,so i have started using it again.I have been told the best results will happen if i shampoo every three days with an antifungal shampoo or coal tar shampoo and use as long term treatment and this will help?

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 07, 2008 12:21PM
To: r0bo
For the scalp, shampoos containing zinc, tar, and salicylic acid can help.  For the skin, hydrocortisone and antifungal creams help.  There is no specific regimen--you try them and see how often you need to use them, once you get a response.  The condition does come back, of course, and then you just treat it again until it goes away.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
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