Truncal seborrhoeic dermatitis
Truncal seborrhoeic dermatitis is treated as for facial, flexural and scrotal seborrhoeic dermatitis, but a stronger tar preparation can be used if tar is required.
If a tar preparation is used for seborrhoeic dermatitis on the trunk, use:
LPC 3 to 6%+salicylic acid 2 to 6% in aqueous or sorbolene cream topically, once or twice daily until the skin is clear or for up to 4 weeks1. coal tar + salicylic acid coal tar+salicylic acid coal tar+salicylic acid