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Max Homa discusses living with seborrheic dermatitis
Summary
PGA Tour winner Max Homa says he has dealt with seborrheic dermatitis since high school and now uses Zoryve (reflumilast) 0.3% once-daily foam to manage symptoms.
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Max Homa, a six-time PGA Tour winner, spoke to Fox News Digital about his long-term experience with seborrheic dermatitis. He said he first noticed symptoms in high school and later developed visible redness and discomfort, including painful areas in his beard. Homa credited his wife for encouraging him to see a dermatologist and said he now uses a prescribed treatment. Dr. Tina Bhutani, a board-certified dermatologist, noted the condition affects many people and can appear in several areas of the body.
Key details:
- Homa reported having seborrheic dermatitis since high school and described recurring redness and itching.
- He said the condition became painful in his beard and affected his comfort in public.
- Homa said he was prescribed Zoryve (reflumilast) 0.3% once-daily, steroid-free foam and uses it in the morning.
- Dr. Tina Bhutani said roughly 10 million Americans deal with seborrheic dermatitis and that it can show on the scalp, face, ears, chest and upper back; she recommended discussing care options with a primary care doctor or dermatologist.
Summary:
Homa said treatment has reduced his daily concern about symptoms and that sharing his experience was intended to encourage others to seek evaluation. Undetermined at this time.
