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Tell us what's going on
Upload a few clear photos and answer a short set of questions. A board-certified dermatologist reviews everything and confirms what's most likely happening.
Seb Derm & Dandruff
Flaky patches and an itchy scalp that won't quit.
Stop the flakes.
Get care from a board-certified dermatologist familiar with seborrheic dermatitis. You'll get a real diagnosis and a treatment plan, including a prescription when it's clinically appropriate, to calm the flaking and itch and keep it from returning.
Seb derm and dandruff are chronic. Kyn Care covers prescription access when clinically appropriate, follow-ups, and doctor-guided maintenance so you're not starting over every flare.
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Inflammation triggered by yeast in oily skin
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition driven by Malassezia, the same yeast behind fungal acne and dandruff. It typically shows up where your skin produces the most oil: scalp, around the nose, eyebrows, behind the ears, and the upper chest.
Dandruff is essentially scalp seb derm with less inflammation. They sit on the same spectrum, respond to the same treatment, and the line between them is fuzzy.
Most people have been told it's “just dry skin” and given a moisturizer that makes it worse. The actual fix is an antifungal active that brings the yeast back into balance, then a maintenance routine that holds.
Signs you might have seb derm or dandruff
- Flaky or scaly patches on scalp, eyebrows, sides of nose, or chest
- Redness that comes and goes, often with itch
- Greasy or powdery scale, sometimes mistaken for dryness
- Itchy scalp with persistent flakes that anti-dandruff shampoo barely touches
- Worse with stress, weather changes, or certain hair products
How online care works
Start a Kynsultation anytime, anywhere, in three simple steps.
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Get a plan that makes sense
You'll receive a written treatment plan with prescriptions if needed, routine guidance that won't work against your skin, and a realistic timeline for what to expect.
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Keep it under control
Fungal acne, seb derm, dandruff, and tinea versicolor can come back. Your plan can adjust as your skin responds, with check-ins built in so you're not figuring it out alone.
How we treat seb derm and dandruff
Your provider reviews your photos and intake, confirms the diagnosis, and prescribes a topical antifungal (e.g., ketoconazole) for the affected zones. The treatment plan also includes the maintenance schedule, scalp and skin care choices, and what to do when triggers hit.
Treatments a dermatologist may consider
Ketoconazole
Antifungal cream 2%
Zoryve
Cream (roflumilast 0.3%)
Zoryve
Foam (roflumilast 0.3%)
Azelaic Acid
Tone support
A full plan may combine antifungal control, inflammation support, scalp or face-specific formats, and routine guidance. Your clinician decides what's right for your skin. Not every plan includes a prescription.
Learn about ketoconazole or read the roflumilast guide.
Your visit covers a diagnosis and treatment plan from a board-certified dermatologist, whether or not a prescription is appropriate. Any medication is filled at the pharmacy you choose and billed there.
Common questions about seb derm & dandruff
Is dandruff the same thing as seborrheic dermatitis?
They're on the same spectrum. Dandruff is essentially scalp seb derm with less inflammation. Both come from Malassezia overgrowth and respond to the same treatment approach.
Why didn't anti-dandruff shampoo work for me?
OTC anti-dandruff shampoos can help mild cases, but stronger flares, facial seb derm, and chronic cases usually need prescription-strength antifungals plus a maintenance routine your clinician designs.
Can stress trigger flares?
Yes. Stress, weather changes, lack of sleep, and certain hair products are common triggers. Your treatment plan covers what to do when triggers hit so flares don't escalate.
Is it contagious?
No. Malassezia lives on almost every adult's skin. Seb derm and dandruff happen when the yeast overgrows in your specific environment, not because you caught it from someone.
What does the prescription typically cover?
If your provider decides a prescription is the right call, that typically means a topical antifungal (e.g., ketoconazole) for the affected zones, applied for a few weeks initially and then on a maintenance cadence.
Do I need a video call or in-person visit?
No video call needed. Every consultation starts async: a written intake plus photos, with a clinician reply usually within 48 hours. If you'd rather speak live, you can request a video call from your dashboard for an extra $15. If your clinician needs more photos to diagnose, that can add a day or two.
Get out of the flake-and-flare loop.
Submit your intake, get a written diagnosis, and start a treatment plan that holds.
Get your KynsultationKyn Skyn provides non-emergency dermatology care to US residents 18 and older in states where our clinicians are licensed. This is not a substitute for emergency care. For a medical emergency, call 911. A prescription is issued only when a clinician determines it is appropriate, and individual results vary.