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1. shaving head so you can apply the medicine on the scalp.
2. ketokonazole shampoo 2% (you can get 1% at the store its called Nizoral). I put the shampoo in DRY for and let it stay half to most the day.
3. selsun blue shampoo. (the kind made with Selenium sulfide). When I get in the shower to rinse the Ketokonazole off I put the Selsun Blue in and leave 5-10 minutes.
4. Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Lotion. 1% (You might need prescription for this one, not sure if you can get online)
i did all 4 of the above, and it seems to be in remission. the true test is when the hair gets longer.
(merced, ca)
10/26/2023
Just want to update from my above post, I've been watching a lot of videos on skin conditions and many Holistic Doctors saying many skin conditions are autoimmune related. So I've been on a Gluten Free (no wheat, barley, rye, etc) diet for a couple weeks now and it seems to have cured my dandruff / sebbhoreic derm problems - I dont even need to use the above shampoos anymore. So very important to eat organic, and gluten free if you have Sebbhoreic Derm. or if you have eczema or psoriasis. now reversing the autoimmune disease I feel is the next part, I have ordered Colostrum, Glycine & N-Acetyl Cysteine. Colostrum will hopefully help repair my body while the GlyNAC should detox me from glyphosate.
(california)
02/13/2024
update 02/13/24
I had a few spots on my scalp that wouldn't go away. Maybe they were something other than Seb. Derm because things like ringworm can appear similar to the untrained eye.
I have been applying Clotrimazole 1% to these areas and it seems to be working well. It's sold at Target as Up & Up brand jock itch cream but you can get 10 times the amount for your money on Amazon.
(merced, CA)
08/30/2024
okay, I have more info I wanted to share. I made a previous post that topical Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) cleared up my red flaky skin the best out of everything I tried, but I'm still not convinced this is a permanent cure. Then today I came across a study that claimed a topical Probiotic solution called EUTOPLAC is effective against Seborrheic Dermatitis outbreaks. I was able to find a online pharmacy that sells it, but I have not tried it. Now, we often hear a lot of disease starts in the gut. So if you've been on antibiotics or drink alcohol you are probably like me and there is dysbiosis or an imbalance or lack of intestinal bacteria which can wreak all kinds of havoc on your body from depression to cancer due to improper serotonin levels caused by dysbiosis including Seborrheic Dermatitis perhaps? So here's my theory. Restore the gut biome to its original symbiotic state using probiotics and perhaps the dermatitis will resolve itself. Now the thing about probiotics is there's so many different strains you might have to try a few until you find the correct strain that your gut requires. it could take anywhere from a week up to two months or more for your gut imbalance to be restored by probiotics. I would also advise to eat a lot Apples while on this regimen as they are prebiotic and will feed the probiotics. Another thing I am taking is Organic Grass Fed Colostrum - which is said to have its own probiotic benefits. Another thing that may be considered is enteric coated capsules so the probiotics can survive the stomach acid safely, but I'm not sure if that's completely necessary. I would also eat non-sugar Yogurt & Raw Milk as they will also supply probiotics. I will post the EutoPlac study below if you would like further reading:
(Colorado)
08/30/2024
Noel, seborrheic dermatitis is curable by high dose biotin. At least 40 mg (not mcg! ) daily for at least 3 months. More and longer may be needed in chronic cases, but you should see some result in that time period. They give 200 mg to babies, it's completely non-toxic. You are right, it is a gut issue. Some people are unable to absorb biotin in their gut, or inadequately so. It's also linked to sun exposure... without sun the body has a hard time absorbing biotin.
It's a good idea to balance the biotin by other B vitamins, esp. B5 (no need for high doses).
If you try it, please let us know how you do! (hug)
(california)
11/25/2024
thank you Vera, I will try Biotin if my current experiment fails. I normally take a B complex supplement but it only has 300mcg. I am trying Miconazole cream which seems to be working great after a couple days. (i assume Ketoconazole or clotrimazole would be effective too, however I am uncertain of how safe they are). Through elimination diet I realized I get breakouts if I drink soda pop, which leads me to believe the fructose feeds it. Much of my confusion came from me having 2 different problems - 1. The Seborrheic Dermatitis, and 2. An acquired allergy to butter or some other food which gives me pustules on my scalp similar to Seborrheic Dermatitis outbreaks. Another thing I would like to note to people with pets (especially if they are outdoor pets that come indoors) that pets could possibly be infected with the fungus and infecting/spreading Dermatitis to their owners.
Tea Tree Oil also helps. On Amazon they have many leave in spray conditioners. I bought one for my husband who has foliculitis but he refused to use and since I've had SD since I was a baby (cradle cap), I decided to use it. Works great for SD too.
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I've had SD for decades btw and very excited to try something new. But while understanding the organic part, I don't get why ACV would work to treat Seb Derm in the first place. I totally agree with the poster who questioned why vinegar would work on what is considered a yeast infection??? I also went on the anti candida diet to try and help my skin and it definitely recommended avoiding vinegar because it "feeds yeast".
Just a thought... why not throw it out there given traditional medicine can't seem to figure any of this out: maybe it's not actually a yeast based infection? Or are there different "strains" of yeast, just like there are different strains of bacteria? And just like probiotics replace "bad" bacteria in the gut with "good" bacteria... could ACV be replacing or fighting off "bad" or inflammatory yeast strain with a "good" strain? Just thinking outloud...
(Edmond, Ok)
07/31/2018
I believe you may have your facts confused. When ingesting organic ACV, it doesn't promote growth of candida unless sugar is added to it. There are different approaches to the fermentation process that don't use sugar and most ACVs do not. Therefore, ACV is great addition for a candida diet.
(Seattle)
07/21/2023
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Vinegar is antifungal against candida and antimicrobial against many bugs because of it's acetic acid content. Https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5788933/
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(Ga)
08/21/2017
How did you apply it 1. On face 2. Scalp how long did it take to work??? I'm desperate for a cure.
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I was so worried since I have already changed around 8 dermatologists in last 3 years. I stumbled upon this website and wanted to use Braggs, However one of the online store said it will take 8 days for the delivery, I was so restless that I couldn't wait for 8 days so I bought "Amercian Gargen" ACV from the local super market. Its been a week that I am using diluted solution (1 ACV:1 boiled and cooled water)for application on the skin with cotton ball and drink about 10 ml with warm water as soon as I wake up. First day I had the redness and burning sensation, However it reduced after 3-4 days of application. Its now reduced more than 75% on my face. Though I dont see any flakes in the scalp, I still apply it like I apply oil and wash it with shampoo after 30 min which gives a nice shine. I would suggest not to use Almond/Coconut oil on the face since it increased flakes for me.
I also realized dryness increased when I tried a brand of foundation cream on the face, So I stopped using that as well.
ACV is a great solution to SD without any side effects. Good Luck!
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I found this website on June 23, just 1 week ago. The same day I started regiment of 2 tablespoons of organic ACV with "The Mother", 1 teaspoon of raw un filtered honey and 8-10 oz of water 3 times a day and once a day rubbing straight ACV right on my problem areas, mostly on my face and in my ears. The results are increarable, in just 3 days my SD that I have been dealing with for 8 years is completely gone!
If anyone is sitting on the fence, please do not wait any longer, start using this today and get your life back.
Thank you all very much!
(Arlington, Va)
09/26/2015
(Michigan, Usa)
06/10/2016
You might try diluting it with some water to where it won't burn anymore and then as you begin not to burn anymore try to slowly work up to higher strength of ACV. The only thing with this cure is you will smell of vinegar when in public perhaps. It works though and I've tried everything from prescription creams to coconut oil and more. Good luck!
(Bethlehem, Pa)
08/18/2016
(Crawley, Uk)
10/31/2017
hi, I just started with this.. so I drink mix of ACV with water 2 teaspoons with 250ml warm water + a teaspoon of honey... morning on my empty stomach and then 2x more, noon and before I go to bed. each time, before I put honey in it I just tap a few drops of the mixture on my problem areas (on my face around my mouth and nose), leaving it for a few min and then put an almond oil ... hope it helps
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After reading this article, I tried organic ACV for last 5 days and the results are great. My face, behind my ear, underarms are showing much improvement.also my scalp is getting much better and I am keep using it.
I suggest this to all who have SD which is a mental nuisance to all.
(Canada)
12/20/2015
(Mesa, AZ)
03/24/2024
Both, drinking ACV has a host of benefits that will help SD. Spraying with a solution of 50% ACV and the other half pure water can have amazing results. I have dealt with SD and eczema successfully utilizing this process.
(Alpharetta, Ga)
01/19/2016
(Somewhere, Europe)
01/19/2016
(Chicago, Il)
01/19/2016
I don't suggest apple cider vinegar for Seb Derm. It will only help temporarily. I tried it over the years for my seb derm on my face, both internally and externally.
Try 3% lugol's iodine applied topically for a week. I have written about this on Earth Clinic previously. I will try to find my post.
My seb derm has not returned 2 years after trying lugol's iodine.
(Ny)
07/12/2020
How I cleared my scalp issues. I also tried borax etc, various shampoos, apple cider vinegar and was not able to complete get rid of my scalp issues plus the high ph did a number on my hair.
I first used 15 per cent lugols iodine on my scalp spots. Not recommended with those with short hair where you can see your scalp as lugols stained dark brown (you can apply vitamin c diluted to remove stain though it may alter the efficacy of the iodine). The iodine dried spots up and flaked off. I did this for two weeks. You can tell where you have problem areas as the iodine hurts on application, but this is far better than the itching, pain and flakes.
You might try this alternate solution that I now use.
PetMd benzoyl Peroxide Shampoo benzoyl peroxide 3 percent, sulfur 2 percent, salicylic 2 percent. This shampoo is non scented, and goes deep into hair follicles and scalp. I add a dropper full of lugols in the bottle and peppermint and tea tree oil. This works better than any other shampoo or zole formula including derm suggestions and medications. The shampoo is a very good formula.
Now the key here on top of the above which eradication a years worth of horrible scalp issues is cleaning up your diet.
I am a big coffee drinker and was using full fat heavy cream, as I was doing a keto diet. Big discovery, I removed dairy, and potatoes and this sped up and cleared any flares! So now instead of dairy in coffee I use coconut milk, and fries it zucchini fries, or sweet potatoes. Totally worth giving up these foods to not have misery!
Doctors will not tell you about lugols iodine because it's cheap and not big pharma, but there are many studies online about its value. Iodine was a very common cure for years but got pushed aside by big pharma.
Scalp issues can be caused by yeast, mites, bacteria this formula above can treat most.
If you are going to get serious with new regimen, you need to wash all your bedding in hot water, detergent and borax, then dry everything on high heat. Change your pillow cases as often as you can. You may have a mite issue. And again examine your diet. Are you eating lots of dairy, or grain products, nightshades. Start eliminating the foods you eat the most often during the day!
(Qc)
07/30/2016
Liz, would you suggest using this cream near the eyes? I have SD beside my nose, in the upper cheek area and also along my nose moving upwards beside my eyes. I'm using protopic as prescribed by my dermatologist for the SD on the sides of my nose but I've just recently had it spread. Any advice would be appreciated.
(Ill)
10/20/2016
Hi. Can you use this iodine on your scalp?
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BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
to make a story short, been with S/D for more than 10 years. Tried a lot of things to get rid of it.
I will post a more detailed entry later. After reading this site, I bought ACV with the mother and applied 20 mn ago with a 1:1 ratio (ACV / bottled water). The results seem to be here already concerning the flaking, but when I finished applying it I realized parts of my face were red. The excess mixture of ACV and water ran down my face for a while, while I was applying it on my hair.
My face feels hot on the red parts. Any ideas what may have caused this, and will it last?
Those two links are pics of the red zones on my face right now.
http://tinypic.com/r/2yuy29y/8
I will post a more detailed history and results later.
(East Sussex, UK)
01/10/2015
(Dallas, Texas)
02/24/2015
The best remedy for SD is Neem juice (comes with a dropper, just put a dab on your trouble spots and it vanishes in 24hrs). The burn on your face when AcV drips is typical nothing to worry except for the discomfort.
(Dublin, Ireland)
03/15/2015
Hi, what do you mean by 'the mother'? I have ACV.
Thanks in anticipation.
EC: Hi, you'll find information about Apple Cider Vinegar with the 'mother' here: https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/acvinegar.html
(Crawley, Uk)
11/01/2017
you guys use ACV too much concentrated.. even in most bottles 'with the mother' is written that u should use it 2 tea spoons with a plenty of water, at least 200ml..
of course if you use 50:50 or 1:1 it'is too strong for a sensitive face
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Bit of background, early 20's male with Seb Derm originally in one eye brow as flaky skin (i didn't know what it was) but it ultimately spread to either side of my nose, forehead, and parts of beard.
Tried many things; at first it was emoillients (moisturising to the extreme), then I self prescribed Ketoconazole (Nizoral cream). The initial treatment stopped the flaking, but was 5% still red and not very pleasant to apply twice daily. The cream then (after 1 year) appeared to stop being as effectively recently.
Then I tried ACV - applied nothing else but Bragg directly to the skin and drank it twice a day minimum. With nothing else - this started to work after about a week and the results were fantastic.
Unfortunately I ran out of the stuff for about 4 days, and the redness has returned slightly but so far so good - very impressed!
(Annapolis, Md)
08/15/2020
(Seattle)
10/26/2020
Lindsey, he said he applied "nothing else but Bragg directly to the skin and drank it twice a day minimum."
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My first night I used pure ACV, no dilution. I didn't have Braggs with "the mother" on hand, but thought it was worth a shot. I applied with a spray bottle and let sit for 30 minutes. I washed it out and my hair/scalp looked great! I'd say 90% was gone.
I then purchased the Braggs ACV and tried a 1:1 dilution. This time I put my hair up (it is long) prior to the ACV treatment so the rest of my hair wouldn't soak up the ACV/make a mess. This was much better! I also applied with an eye-dropper which was more precise than the spray. I let it sit for 30-45 minutes then rinse/shampoo after.
After this second round SD was 95% gone. Within 2 more treatments I haven't seen any major flakes or had any flare ups! A few tiny flakes here and there but nothing like before (where my whole scalp basically came off). With the ACV I used an all natural coconut shampoo, but I have also used Pantene afterward and it was fine.
I was so excited by my results I had my dad try the ACV on his facial SD. He has been using a variety of washes/topicals for years and within 3 days of applying ACV with a cotton swab his SD is gone as well!
Bottom line- give it a try! This experience has really turned me off from traditional medications, not that I was a big fan before. Regular ACV and Braggs both worked, but I am sticking with Braggs because more people seem to recommend it.
(Long Island)
01/01/2016
Was wondering what kind of shampoo you use afterwards?
(Fresno, California)
03/31/2016
I'm 27, and I've suffered with SD for as long as I can remember. I always thought it was just itchy scalp but then it spread to my eyelids (not too much) but then to my nose and that is HORRIBLE. There is no way to hide it. Make up makes it even worse. What exactly do I look for what it comes to the ACV?! Any brand? Organic? I'm new to this and so eager to try it out.
(Tennessee)
04/01/2016
Look for a brand of apple cider vinegar that is organic and raw, "with the mother."
You might also try avoiding shampoos and toothpastes with SLS. (Sodium Laureth Sulphate.)
You can use baking soda to wash your hair and even to brush your teeth.
Many years ago I had dermatitis on my eyelids. It was caused by make up. You might check your health food store for for a natural mineral make up.
Don't use straight vinegar on your eyelids. dilute it a lot. Maybe 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per cup of water.
~Mama to Many~
(Seattle)
07/22/2023
To all Readers:
You don't need to buy ACV with "the mother". There are multiple studies on Pubmed that show it's the acetic acid in the vinegar which is killing the fungus or other microbes and causing the dermatitis -- or other types of wounds -- to heal. So you can buy plain ol' vinegar and get the same results -- maybe even better. Or just buy acetic acid, and dilute it to 1-2% in water.
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Thanks for all your posts as it has helped me a lot! :)
I have been suffering from severe Seborrheic Dermatitis on my face for over a year. Nizoral cream (anti fungal) from the doctor has helped but not as much as I would like.
I tried ACV 1:1 with water last week. I apply it at night with a cotton pad after washing my face with warm water and leave it on. The following morning I wash my face with water again and reapply ACV.
Results have been fantastic, no more flaking, very little redness and normal skin. It does smell for around 5 minutes after application, however this is a very small trade off for clear skin.
Thanks all and good luck!
CD
(Manchester)
05/25/2015
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Friends try it but use organic apple cider vinegar. I wants everyone to be free from stress and wants to see smile on their face.
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Then I reached for the apple cider vinegar. I wasn't looking forward to it as I don't love the smell of vinegar. I diluted it to half strength with water and applied it to my scalp, shampooing and washing it out after 10-15 mins. Also applied to my face where affected and washed off with water after 10 mins. I saw improvements within a few days. I had to keep up the treatments for a bit. The facial treatments I did twice a day and the scalp treatments twice a week when washing my hair. 99% of the symptoms cleared up. The rest vanished as soon as warmer weather came in and I got a good dose of sunshine. So far I haven't had to do the facial treatments in the summer or autumn but am waiting to see if I may have to return to them once the weather gets properly cold again. The twice weekly scalp treatments I've kept up. I read somewhere someone suggesting that if the scalp is kept free from dandruff then that might control the whole lot which seemed to make sense to me. Thanks to all those who recommended apple cider vinegar for this condition as it really helped me.
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(Seattle)
07/22/2023
This is simply not true, and can be proven by doing a google search for seb dermatitis or wound healing and vinegar. It's the ACETIC ACID in the vinegar that kills the organisms or infections that cause the skin problems, not anything in unprocessed vinegar. Personally, I would think that the 'mother' might possibly be unsterile, and could create problems. Nevertheless, there are NO studies using Bragg's ACV with the mother, while there are at least six using regular vinegar (diluted! ) and/or acetic acid -- the active ingredient in vinegar.
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I was very excited about using the ACV diluted with water treatment. I have (had) really - really bad SD with the scabs and all. I sprayed the diluted ACV solution on my face and hair. Got as much to the scalp as possible. I have long hair. Waited for 15 mins and washed it away.
The difference in my facial skin was dramatic. I mean I use it 3 times a day on my face now (rub it on with a cotton ball). My skin looks healthy and even some dark spots on my skin have faded away. I love it.
It took almost a month to see the same results on my hair. But i'm glad to report that after 9 years i'm finally dandruff free! And if that wasn't great enough my hair is healthier and shinnier to boot!
I want to thank this little community for the "enlightenment".
So Thanks, Sam
(p.s. I use a mild 99% organically sourced ginger based shampoo to wash my hair after the ACV treatment)
(West Jordan, Utah)
07/31/2012
I tried Organic apple cider vinegar and water (1:1ratio) on my hair first time yesterday. It feels good. Couple of questions.
1. Should I quit my current dandruff shampo prescription?
2. When using on Face, should I quit my steroids I am currently using?
When I used first time I used baby shampoo first then sprayed this solution waited 10 mins and rinsed off. Just wondering if I need to shampoo before the application or after appilcation? I have read that some ppl suggested to spray it and leave it on. Is that better?
Please let me know. Also if someone can suggest some good shampoos when I quit the dandruff shamoos that will be great.
(Illinois, Usa)
08/08/2014
Do not immediately come down off your steroids. Begin the ACV wash FIRST without your antidandruff shampoo. Steroids are very potent and need to be stepped down slowly. Do NOT simply come off them. Speak with your doctor about the best way to cut down your steroids. Good call on coming down off them though. My mother has been getting off and on steroid treatments for years because of breathing problems and her doctors recently confirmed that she has suffered liver damage because of their consistent long-term use. :)
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Anyway, it was diagnosed by a dermatologist as SD and after a couple of years of on and off again treatments prescribed by him and my family doctor, I decided to change my diet and my skin care routine.
Ten months ago, I cut virtually all yeast from my diet. I stopped using prescribed medications on my SD. There was an initial flare up as my skin was addicted to the steroid cream I had been using. I began to use a face wash which is very calming. I used filtered water to dilute raw Apple Cider Vinegar with mother in a small spray bottle. After cleansing and whenever I thought of it during the day, I would soak my face with the spray. I would keep my eyes closed with a folded tissue held over them. At first the smell was bad but it does not last long. I did this intense soaking everyday for about 2 months and then as the SD improved I cut back to doing it morning and night. I stopped spraying and just used a soaked cotton ball.
I also use the Apple Cider Vinegar as a salad dressing and mixed into tuna. Ten months on my SD has not returned and my skin has never looked better. I still avoid eating yeast but I am not as strict. I stopped using the Apple Cider Vinegar on my face, but I think I will start to use it again as a toner after reading everyone's great reviews here. I am also going to try the baking soda face scrub. I think it is important to dilute the Apple Cider Vinegar if you are going to apply it to your face and avoid getting it in your eyes.
(Wilmington, Nc)
04/14/2014
I have found two remedies that control seborrheic dermatitis: African formula zinc shampoo - can be bought at Health Food Stores, been using this for years. Also lavender tea works great. I make the tea with 2 heaping tspns. dried lavender in 2 cups of water, boil water, let steep for 15 min. Keep in refrigerator. Spray on scalp after shampooing. It smells great, nice for hair.
(Holland)
07/26/2014
(Oregon)
05/19/2015
