Easy-to-use ointment for a dry, scaly scalp
Sebco is a topical ointment treatment for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis that cause dry, scaly skin and dandruff to appear on your scalp.
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Sebco is an ointment made up of a coconut oil compound that contains three active ingredients — coal tar, salicylic acid and sulphur. It helps soften and remove scaly skin, and also has antiseptic properties. It can be used to treat conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. The ointment is often prescribed to people with dandruff, which is another term for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
Combination formulas that contain tar, salicylic acid and sulphur are widely used to treat scalp psoriasis. They’re thought to reduce scales and penetrate the skin deeper than other treatments.
The combination of ingredients is based on the original tar pomade formula (Ung. Cocois Co) that was created at St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London. It’s been used to treat dermatitis for over 70 years. Tar treatments help to reduce inflammation and scaly skin by slowing the production of new skin cells.
Sebco is intended to be used on the scalp. This is where seborrheic dermatitis often appears, although it can also appear on the chest, face, and other areas including skin folds. The three ingredients in the ointment work together to reduce flakiness, scaliness and dryness, which can help clear your dandruff and soothe irritation.
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You should only use Sebco on your skin, taking care to avoid getting the ointment in your eyes. How much ointment you need to use, and how often, will depend on how your symptoms affect you — a clinician will advise you about your personal dosage routine. If your symptoms are mild, you might only need to use Sebco around once a week.
To apply Sebco to your scalp:
Sebco is available in 40g or 100g tubes. Both contain the same amount of the three active ingredients: coal tar solution 12%, salicylic acid 2%, and sulphur (for external use) 4%.
The usual dosage routine for the ointment is to apply it once a day for three-seven days, until your seborrheic dermatitis is under control. The ointment can then be used intermittently to manage your dandruff and scaly skin.
A clinician will tell you how often you need to use Sebco. Your dosage routine might be different than the recommended one, if your symptoms are persistent and need extra treatment.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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“Strong Coal Tar and Tar Pomade.” Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 1 Nov. 2022.
“Topical Anti-Inflammatory Agents for Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of the Face or Scalp.” Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 19 May 2014.
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