Seborrhoeic dermatitis
NICE CKS: Seborrhoeic dermatitis BAD Patient Information: Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Scalp treatments for seborrhoeic dermatitis
Capasal
Capasal Therapeutic shampoo
Cocois
Cocois ointment
Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo
Benzalkonium
Benzalkonium chloride 0.5% shampoo
Prescribing Notes:
- Treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Shampoo formulations are preferred for moderate scaly scalp conditions whereas more severe conditions may require an ointment.
History Notes
29/06/2026
Benzalkonium changed to generic formulation description (WoS FC 23/06/2026).
27/05/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.
Scalp treatments for seborrhoeic dermatitis
Capasal
Capasal Therapeutic shampoo
Cocois
Cocois ointment
Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo
Benzalkonium
Benzalkonium chloride 0.5% shampoo
Prescribing Notes:
- Treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Shampoo formulations are preferred for moderate scaly scalp conditions whereas more severe conditions may require an ointment.
History Notes
29/06/2026
Benzalkonium changed to generic formulation description (WoS FC 23/06/2026).
27/05/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.