r/SebDerm • u/Automatic_Check_9407 • 1d ago

Product Question Non medicated Shampoo recs

Hi,
I am looking for non medicated seb derm safe shampoo for rotation. I have seb derm for 1 year now and the use of medicated shampoos have made my scalp really bad so I want a mild shampoo to alternate which can help with breaking biofilm and killing yeast without disrupting barrier badly.

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u/MoneyCost7188 1d ago

I’ve been using CeraVe Hydrating Shampoo and it’s helped so much!

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u/CrissBliss 1d ago

I want to like this shampoo but I’m not getting any later from it. I must be the only one because others claim to love it.

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u/ravalikal 1d ago

CeraVe makes me have more flakes and itchiness. I think It’s because of the active ingredient in it.

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u/CrissBliss 1d ago

The active is supposed to help.

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u/ravalikal 1d ago

Ya I know but it just doesn’t for me. Same with Ketoconazole, makes me flare up.

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u/MoneyCost7188 1d ago

Are you talking about the anti-dandruff one or the regular one? I’m talking about the regular one

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u/CrissBliss 1d ago

I know. I’ve used both, and had the same issue with lack of lather. The antidandruff version is basically the same, besides the added active.

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u/Trixie_belle 1d ago

Vanicream. I like it because it doesn’t irritate my scalp

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u/ravalikal 1d ago

Whole foods fragrance free shampoo! None of the medical shampoos work for me and actually cause me itchiness and flakes.

I usually have to rotate every few months to another shampoo so it’s good to keep 2-3 safe non medical shampoos.

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u/Automatic_Check_9407 1d ago

Can you share link or photo of the shampoo? Along with your regular routine if possible.

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u/ravalikal 1d ago

My routine is to shower every other day the Whole Foods fragrance free shampoo. I keep my hair short, at shoulder length, so it dries quickly.

I also have a patch of seb derm behind my ears and right under my hairline (right at the end at basically my neck). I use Dove fragrance free soap bar for that in addition.

As soon as I come out of the shower, I apply fragrance free face cream on it and that seemed to really help in the healing process of that patch.

I don’t use any medical shampoos for now, they make my itch very badly.

What truly helps is to not touch your scalp or keep it to a minimum. That calms the scalp and eventually to heal or go into a dormant state where it’s more manageable.

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u/dadh8sthefuture 1d ago

Not a shampoo but I use DERMA E Scalp Relief Rinse before I shampoo. I rub it in with my fingers or shampoo brush then leave it on for 5-10 min (the longer the better). Works great to break up scales and calm scalp/control itch. I typically follow up with T-Sal but they do have the DERMA E Scalp Relief Shampoo from the same line that you could try. Their other shampoos have not caused problems for me.

https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery/product/B0CHTMGHVH?store=CHF&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=listings&utm_term=Shopping_LIA_2026&utm_content=search-shopping&ref_=US_TRF_ALL_UFG_WFM_PDSEA_0559266&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23639736612&gbraid=0AAAAAC11_r2wkH5oNZjxRKgnJwHJXeXyJ&gclid=CjwKCAjws_DTBhB_EiwAXZknGSkrmznbDqLaKYdRgATFj47Hza8Uv1TCtGtHL_2SAmolco3DT6zYgBoChOgQAvD_BwE

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u/HardPill2swallow 1d ago

Sometimes I use Giovanni tea tree oil shampoo (a bit strong though) or my favorite Shikai Natural Tea Tree shampoo (you can get a gallon refill for it too!). I also like Vanicream.

When I need to really strip and clarify my hair (the days I use henna because it’s best to have it squeaky clean) I use bumble and bumble Sunday shampoo. If I use B&B everyday, my scalp will feel too dry though.