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If you struggle with seborrheic dermatitis, finding the right treatment can be a frustrating and seemingly endless journey. From medicated shampoos and creams to dietary changes and scalp massagers, it can be tough to determine what will work best for your unique case. In this post, we’ll delve into the top 5 products that have been proven to combat seborrheic dermatitis and provide some much-needed relief. From shampoos and conditioners to non-steroidal creams and the right hair dryer attachments, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to discover the products that could potentially revolutionize your skincare routine and give you the clear, healthy skin you deserve. You can read more about seborrheic dermatitis.
1. Seborrheic dermatitis shampoo and conditioner
These are of course two products but it can be quite difficult to find your favourite product that helps you manage your seborrheic dermatitis and many of the products to treat seborrheic dermatitis have a tendency to be harsh and dry out your hair. It is therefore important to find a product that also can keep your hair healthy but at the same time works for your condition or makes it more managable. Seborrheic dermatitis products have a tendency to stop working after a while on a number of people including myself. I therefore recommend to rotate a few products that work well for you as soon as you notice that you have flare ups or an increase in flaky skin. Always follow the instructions on the packaging regarding the amount of minutes you need to leave the product in your hair and scalp.
Here are some products that I have tried:
2. Scalp brush or massager
The reason why you want a scalp brush is so that you can reach down to the scalp with your shampoo and conditioner of choice so that the active ingredients in the products can reach your scalp easier and by doing so making your treatment more effective. We do not want our products to only stay in our hair but we want them to treat the scalp. The scalp brush also helps to massage the scalp with increases the bloodflow which can promote the healing process of the scalp. Other than that it will also aid in exfoliating the dried and flaky skin that is left on your scalp. Word of caution is to do it gently though, we do not want to cause more damage or disturb the scalp more than necessary or so it hurts.
You can find a brush that I have tried and works well for me here.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis cream
Why is it important to also use creams? Seborrheic dermatitis does not only affect the scalp but it can sometimes also be visible in other parts of our skin for example, around the hairline, behind our ears or on the face and eyebrow or even chest. To avoid this issue it is important to treat not only the scalp but also these other affected areas. I would recommend a cream that is non-steroidal unless it is adviced by your doctor. Steroid creams have adverse side effects and can also cause the skin to age faster and be more sensitive to sunlight. Always apply the creams according to the directions on the package. I use a product by Sebclair at night which made a huge difference for me within a week. I now have occasional pieces of flaky skin but in general it looks very good.
4. Hairdryer and diffuser attachment
Leaving you hair wet and not drying your scalp fast can make your seborrheic dermatitis worse. The fungus that grows on our skin loves the moist and warm environment we have created for it after stepping out of the shower. I suggest drying your hair as soon as possible to avoid them growing. I do not have a recommendation for which hairdryer you should get but the diffuser attachment can be placed close to the scalp which dries it much faster, just make sure to not have your heating setting high, I would even advice on having it on the lowest setting so that you don’t disturb your scalp too much.
5. Food
This is not really a specific product but it is just as important as the rest. Many of us with seborrheic dermatitis experience that certain foods trigger our outbreaks such as sugar, coffee, alcohol or foods containing gluten. If this is the case for you too then I would be mindful and cautious to eat too much of the things that cause your seborrheic dermatitis flare ups. I would even say avoid them if possible. If you are unsure of what could be triggering your outbreak I would suggest being mindful about it from now on so that you can map out which foods make your condition worse. You can also find out more about what can cause triggers on my upcoming post. That will be linked here when it is out.
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