lithium succinate / Generic mfg. - LARVOL DELTA

An Overview of the Diagnosis and Management of Seborrheic Dermatitis. (PubMed, Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol) - "Recommended topical therapeutic options for mild-to-moderate facial or body areas SD include topical ketoconazole, ciclopirox, clotrimazole, mild-to-moderate potency corticosteroids, lithium succinate/gluconate, and topical calcineurin inihibitors (off-label use). In severe and/or resistant cases, the use of systemic antifungal drugs (terbinafine, itraconazole), as well as UVB phototherapy, may be considered...Alternatively, similarly to adult scalp SD, medical device shampoos with antiinflammatory and antifungal properties, containing piroctone olamine, bisabolol, alyglicera, telmesteine, may be used. Beyond pharmacological treatments, an appropriate cosmetic approach, if correctly prescribed, may improve therapeutic outcomes."

Journal • Review • Dermatitis • Dermatology • Immunology • Inflammation • Seborrheic Dermatitis

Promising essential oils/plant extracts in the prevention and treatment of dandruff pathogenesis. (PubMed, Curr Top Med Chem) - "Overall, this review explains the occurrence of dandruff, its etiology, and the potential applicability of promising plant essential oils/extracts, and their novel treatment strategies. Further studies based on pre-clinical and clinical research are essential before making any conclusion about its efficacy in humans."

Journal • CNS Disorders • Depression • Dermatology • Pain • Psychiatry • Seborrheic Dermatitis