What ointment to use for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp

Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is an inflammatory disease caused by excessive oil production by the sebaceous glands and occurs mainly in newborns and adults. It often occurs in areas with high sebaceous glands, such as the face, forehead, back, and scalp. The newborn seborrheic dermatitis is self-limiting and is often treated with dehumidifying and anti-itching ointments that have fewer side effects, while the following types of ointments are commonly used in adults: i. Hormonal ointments, such as hydrocortisone cream, mometasone furoate cream, fluticasone propionate ointment, etc. Second, antifungal ointment, such as miconazole nitrate ointment, terbinafine hydrochloride ointment, etc. Third, antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin ointment, Bactroban ointment, etc. Fourth, other ointments, such as tacrolimus ointment, carbotriol ointment, penicillin ointment, etc.