Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, or shea butter, is not automatically unsafe for seborrheic dermatitis, but there is not enough direct evidence to promise that it will suit a flare. It is a rich conditioning ingredient, so some people may find it comforting while others dislike the heaviness.

The checked sources do not show that shea butter alone treats seb derm or predict a Malassezia effect in a finished product. Concentration and the rest of the cream matter. Use a small amount if appropriate and stop if the product repeatedly increases itching, warmth or redness.