Dermatitis

Dermatitis is an umbrella term for inflamed, itchy skin. It covers allergic reactions, irritant rashes, and scalp-related flaking. Many people manage redness, scaling, stinging, and cracked patches during flares. This category helps you browse therapies by type, area, and strength. You can compare brand and generic options, topical creams and ointments, scalp lotions and shampoos, and select oral agents for difficult flares. We present clear product details, with US shipping from Canada, so you can see what may fit your plan. Availability can vary by supplier or strength, and items may go in and out of stock. Use this page to explore choices, review basic handling tips, and jump to related conditions. You can also filter by active ingredient, including corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, antifungals, and JAK inhibitors, and see different tube or bottle sizes. Always confirm diagnosis and dosing with a clinician, especially for children or sensitive areas.

What’s in This Category

This category brings together several treatment classes used for different patterns of skin inflammation. Low- to super-potent topical corticosteroids help calm acute plaques and reduce swelling. Non-steroidal immunomodulators, such as tacrolimus ointment, support maintenance on delicate skin. Antifungal options target yeast-driven scalp flaking and face rashes. Many shoppers here manage Atopic Dermatitis alongside seasonal allergies or asthma. Others are addressing hand rashes from harsh soaps, or scaly patches around the nose and eyebrows.

You will see choices across forms and use-cases. Tacrolimus appears as the branded Protopic Ointment, useful on eyelids and folds when steroid-sparing care is needed. High-potency steroids, such as Clobetasol, are reserved for thick plaques on palms or soles. For scalp flares, medicated shampoos like Ketoderm Shampoo are paired with intermittent lotions. Some listings include oral or advanced agents for difficult courses, selected by specialists. Each product page outlines active ingredients, strengths, and basic usage notes to support safe, step-wise care.

How to Choose – Dermatitis

Match the product to the skin site, the flare pattern, and your past response. For dry, thick plaques, ointments seal moisture and enhance penetration. For weepy or folded areas, lighter creams or lotions may feel better. Choose potency to match thickness and location. Use mild options on face, eyelids, and groin. Reserve stronger agents for hands, feet, or long-standing plaques. Consider a steroid-sparing plan for maintenance after control.

Think about triggers and safety. If your rash follows metal, fragrance, or cleanser exposure, patch testing may guide alternatives. For scalp flaking, rotation with medicated shampoos can help maintain control. Review cautions for high-potency steroids, taper schedules, and weekly limits to reduce thinning risks; see our article on Clobetasol Side Effects for balanced safety context. Store most products at room temperature, away from heat and light, and check expiry dates before use.

• Common mistake: using a strong steroid on eyelids or face for too long.
• Common mistake: stopping all treatment once clear, without a maintenance plan.
• Common mistake: shampoo contact time too short to benefit the scalp.

Popular Options

For flakes and itch on the scalp, a seborrheic dermatitis shampoo can reduce Malassezia yeast and scaling. Many people rotate a medicated wash with a gentle non-medicated cleanser. Where scale is thick, a pre-wash softening step and a slow, finger-tip massage can help. Around the hairline or behind ears, a light lotion is often easier to apply than an ointment. On the face, non-steroidal options are favored for ongoing control once redness calms.

If hair-bearing skin needs a light vehicle, consider Clonate Scalp Lotion for short courses under clinical guidance. For chronic, steroid-sensitive areas like eyelids or folds, tacrolimus in Protopic Ointment is commonly chosen for maintenance after flare control. Difficult, widespread disease sometimes requires systemic agents; selected adults may be candidates for Cibinqo after specialist assessment. Product pages list actives, strengths, and basic instructions. Compare vehicle feel, dosing frequency, and package size to match your routine.

Related Conditions & Uses

Different patterns call for tailored care, and clear labeling helps you navigate. Irritant or allergic rashes on hands may reflect contact dermatitis from work exposures or cleansers. For patchy scalp flaking, the seborrheic form clusters in eyebrows, nasolabial folds, and chest. Children often present with flexural involvement and sleep disturbance due to itch. Adults may notice thickening on palms and soles from chronic rubbing.

To explore specific guidance, visit our pages for Contact Dermatitis and Seborrheic Dermatitis to see tailored options and triggers. If you need a broader overview that ties eczema and chronic itch together, see the entity summary under eczema at Atopic Dermatitis. For people curious about recurrent hand vesicles and immune links, our article Understanding Dyshidrotic Eczema provides background and direction to supportive care. Use these resources to narrow your shortlist before discussing a plan with your clinician.

Medical disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Authoritative Sources

For plain-language overviews of dermatitis treatment options and safety, the American Academy of Dermatology provides practical guidance here. For class safety on topical corticosteroids, see FDA’s consumer resource with potency and risks summarized here. For antifungal shampoos used on scalp flaking, Health Canada offers balanced information on ketoconazole products here.