Dr Phil Kieran: What can my teen do about his flaking scalp?

"The exact cause or mechanism for this condition isn’t fully understood, but I’ll go through what we do know about and what I can recommend for your son."

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD) is an inflammatory condition of the skin (dermatitis) in areas where there is a high concentration of oil glands (seborrhoea). 

My teenage son suffers from seborrheic dermatitis. It mainly affects his scalp, leaving it red and flaky. The doctor prescribed a steroid treatment, which clears it, but it quickly returns. Is there another approach we could take, or will he grow out of it in time?

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD) is an inflammatory condition of the skin (dermatitis) in areas where there is a high concentration of oil glands (seborrhoea).