Seborrheic dermatitis scalp

i've had it since i was 16yo. I'm 27 now :p

I have gone from everything as well too, but i've been trying a lot that has helped me lately.

ONE: I tend to go with Coal Tar shampoos (Denorex) and that helps me A LOT but I noticed it's usually best to use it every other day as opposed to every day.

TWO: Purology make this vegan shampoo that is great! I tried the one for dandruff but it didn't do much for me. Actually, going with the original one did the best.

THREE: if you google "champori" there is a website to a topical ointment. i've tried sooooo many and seemed so skeptical but this actually did work for me. within a week i noticed a big difference. Only thing is that you have to apply it 4 times a day, but well worth it. (the spray and cream work best together)

FOUR: I've been drinking a lot of coconut milk, that helps a lot with the skin :)

My dermatologist told me several months ago that I have seborrheic dermatitis. I have had somewhat severe outbreaks since I was 18 or 19 that I can remember. I'm 24 now so I haven't really had this problem for that long. I'm not really sure if the doctor diagnosed me correctly because I get sores that sometimes come to a head like pimples. Sometimes they just ooze and scab over. I don't get that many at a time but they seem to occur at random spots on my head. Sometimes they are near my hairline, on the top of my head, or on the sides of my head. Sometimes my head itches but I don't get that much flaking. The doctor prescribed generic loprox shampoo and doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for a month when I came in because it was bad at the time. He told me to use the shampoo every other day and use head and shoulders on the other days. He said if it came back to still use the shampoo and to take the doxycycline for 2 weeks. I think because I moved from CO to OH (which is much more humid) that the bumps or sores occurred more often. I also think it gets worse when I stress out. My mom has the same problem but she always thought they were hives. She seemed to think that shampoo could have caused them. Anyway, I have had to do the antibiotic treatment several times. Recently I took it for a few days and stopped because the sores cleared up. Right now I'm not having any problems. When I was breaking out, I tended to touch my head to find where the sores were located. I think that the oils in my fingers might have caused the sores to spread. I have an oily scalp so that might be a culprit, too. I'm thinking about finding a new doctor at some point to find out what this really is because it makes me feel disgusting. I just wish that I could figure this out...

This may sound crazy but believe me it is not because i have done it. Go online and get a natural acne treatment called teenage dream. It has jojoba oil which is renowned for being a remedy for sd and other stuff like tea tree oil and lavender. Well apply this and under no circumstances wash it off. It is vital you let it soak in and do it's job. Probably best to do this in the evening or at night when you will be going to sleep. Would not recommend doing this and then going to a pub/club. Wash it off the next morning. Do this every consecutive evening/night and I bet you see a big difference in say a couple of
weeks. I did and i now just apply this once a week to maintain my current staus quo (no sd). Go for it!

I also have SD, I have colored my hair for years. I did not do it as usual this past month and I am suffering with the itch! I use a permanent color. I swear it really keeps it away....I will NEVER wait again...'
I use Tea Tree Organic Shampoo, there are several, so make sure your shampoo is a good one...
The itch seems to subside after I color it, I use non-alcohol mousse, and Reg. hairspray...do NOT wait as I did after you color it this time.

my daughter had the same thing when she was younger. I went form dermatologist to dermatologist. And tried treatment after treatment and nothing seemed to really work. Until my Pastor suggested that I not put any oil on my daughter's hair and braid it.

Seborrheic Dermatitis is so stressful I know have suffered with it. What Ive found is that it always happens when Im stressed which is most of the time (joke) Seriously it has been shown that are emotions play a large part with our skin, so working from the mind aspect and calming the mind be it relaxation, meditation, tai chi or yoga will help, and try not to focus on your problem (I know not always easy). Use whatever medication shamppos help but your mind is a powerful tool so get to work on using that too.

hi, i have s.b. on my scalp also, i use Zincplex shampoo and conditioner, you must leave it on 5 min. but its helped me a lot, and i have went and gotten my hair dyed, never again, they leave it on for like 55min and by the time it was done i had blisters all over my head. and if you have a water softener , well its like putting salt in a wound. so before i dye my hair i make sure i have no sores on my scalp, and then and only then i dye my hair at home. leave it on like 35 min. and i don't get the blisters and sores. i really think that shampoo helps, but the secret is leave it on 5 min. good luck

I've had this condition for 30 years. The only thing I've found that actually removes the scales is to apply salycilic acid gel or even shampoo to each spot, then let it soak there for at least 8 hours. This is where it gets rough, but it's the only thing that works for me. After 8 hours or so, the scales are softened by the acid, and I literally scrape them off my head with either a comb or my fingernails. Sounds gross, I know. But afterward those goddamn scales are gone, and my head feels normal for a little while until they come back.

hello, everybody , i had sd for  one year after visiting like 20 doctors , and lost like 70 % of my hair in just 8 months , so i started read books of eczema and sd , so found out that all talk about diet , does mean there is relation between eating and sd , so i diet legumes and fruits for three days and used shampoo called sipbrox   , my ds gone , i back eating normal , so then days and back me hair loss and only and itchy and in my face also and eyebrow , so , i decided to make diet for month (it was really i don't know moment of weakness , i was eating only apple in morning and lunch salad and legumes , and taking medicine biotin (b7) 10 mg day and zink 15 mg day , and doing workout and used apple vinger cider   3 times day with baby shampo and sipbrox 2 times in week , my hair back thick in 20 days like before and ds gone , now i eat normal and my ds didn't back i had more than 8 months 

advice before you do diet you should know what you eat and skin care 

like i was eating "Parsley" Indemnity calcium (body needs 1000 mg everyday ) study about  of Parsley

was eating carrots vitamin a  

anyway i was eating natural 

i know ds it's unclear ,  

God bless you , Peace 

well, i'm Muslim and in our believes (God "Allah" who gave illness and Allah who cure ")

so i believe that God who cured my ds i was asking cure every pray and ...

i know this illness it's really stressful and ...  no words you can say about this illness 

if every one needs help or something be in touch 

opps , sorry about my English (i'm improving it )

I have had a really bad time with this. I do have candida issues and suffer from s h. i lost A LOT of my hair. mostly noticable around the front like my bangs and at the temples. my hair also became really damaged and broke off. i look lik i almost have a mullet and from  my bangs to the top of the back of my head is like one to two inches long. i have been using the nizoral 2% and it seems to be allowing my hair to grow back but it is not any healthier. i am totally embarrased. i would love to get extensions but i dont know if i can due to my hair condition. anyone have any infor or ideas to this.

Hello there,

I have been going though this seborrheic dermatitis ( scalp, T on forhead, around mouth, middle chest and around ears ) for more than twenty two years. Based on my experience,  I can tell firmly that this condition cannot be cured permanently. Now that sounds very disapppointing I know, but it is a fact that cannot be denied, unless somebody has found a miracle drug in 2012, of  which I am not aware of.  Most of the symptoms mentioned are familiar to me and I have been trying almost every medicine availabe in the market.

You can only control this disease by regular( emphasized again) cleaning of affected areas. If the scales on scalp are big and itchy, the one should get consultaion and medication from a dermatologist immediately. The doctor should prescribe you some specific shampoo ( say Nizoral )  for treating chronic dandruff and scales on the head. The longer you take to start consulting a doctor, the more the chances for losing hair and spreading the inflammation. Let the expert find what is best for you.

Your case may be different from the condition that I have. But scaling and dandruff is a commom issue as fas as I understood. Once the excessive scaling is brought under control ( inflammation and scales gone, skin almost normal to look and feel except for the regular dandruff "powder like" flakes), you can use an anti-dandruff shampoo like Head and Shoulders regularly, which will keep your scalp perfectly clean and normal looking for a day. The important thing is to wash the hair on a regular basis so that it remains clean.

You might wonder why I emphasize the word "regular" many times. It is because, the moment you stop your cleaning and medication routine if any, the symptoms starts to reappear. If you have only the issue of dandruff, then you are a lucky person.  The other not so fortunate people will have to use some cortesone creams ( betamethasone dipropionate/Clobetasol Propionate in a salicylic acid or cream base ) regulary on affected areas ( face ..etc ) to keep the inflammation under control.  Whatever may be the condition, it is important that a dermatologist is consulted before trying any medication. Because what looks like dandruff can be some other skin disease ( yes .. we have more diseases like this ) and medication may vary.

NB: The capital letters were only used to emphasize the points and request not to be taken as shouting or rude. :)

 

I have it also but stress will make it more inflammed. I'm using cream that my dermatologist prescribed. I found from doing research online some natural oils will help."For example Neem oil, Cedarwood oil, Patchouli oil, Lavender oil, Rosemary oil, Oregano oil, Peppermint oil, and Eucalyptus oil all have proven properties that can quickly relieve Seborrheic Dermatitis symptoms. In fact Oregano oil is one of the most powerful antifungals (kills yeast) available - and it's all natural with no side effects." I got this information from this site 

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for seborrheic dermatitis several medicine are available in markets but it will give oly temperor relief but in homoeopathic treatment the permanent cure u will get so consult with homoeopathic physician for ur complaints...

Scrubbing SD skin with skin-friendly Epsom Salts will stop the condition, ...for as long as the Epsom Salts permeate the skin. I realize that hair becomes stiff with Epsom Salts on it, so I use Alcohol instead and that seems effective for a day at a time.

yes i went to webmd an searched my symptoms which include oily smelly discharge and when i scratch it it looks like yellow flaky stuff it really itchy and by the end of the day my hair feels like its stuck together and  i want some re leaf my husband looked at it for me seeing how i cant see the back of my head  and was grossed out cause of the smell i use head and shoulders 2 in one shampoo and conditioner once a day  should i do it more offten? i have really think hair and takes forever to dry and i really dont want to shave my head to get it under control u know what do i do please help me