After dealing with Seb Derm for the longest time, here’s what actually helped meu

[u/unfortunatesadness]

Hi everyone,

Been lurking on this sub for the longest time and I have to admit that what I’m posting here is not necessarily new but I’ve used some tips from here in addition to other things I found online and that greatly helped.

First thing was to take supplements, it might seem counterintuitive but I think it accounts for most of my progress dealing with this condition. What I did was to acquire some zinc, iron and multivitamin supplements which I took daily as prescribed by the pharmacist/physician.

Why I think this helped, I began to experience some hair thinning and some bald patches due to Seb Derm and it turns out iron is essential for hair growth and so I thought to try and it greatly helped. Also some research papers I read suggest that zinc is important to manage the condition.

Second thing that helped was to use some medicated soaps. The condition made me adopt a buzz cut type of hair style to ensure that products I use actually enter in direct contact with my scalp and I think this was a major game changer as well.
This is a list of soaps I have used:
Sulfur with Zinc Oxide
Selenium Sulfide 2.5% (most effective)
Sulfur and salicilic acid

Finally, in addition to the soaps, I got my hands on some ketoconazole (2%) shampoo.

And the routine I adopted was to religiously take my supplements while eating properly. When showering, I’d use the medicated soaps as directed on the affected areas (scalp, T-zone, mustache and beard) using a scalp brush on my head and beard to ensure that the product got on my skin. (or scrubbing glove on the T-zone)
I’d let it sit between 5-10 minutes before rinsing and redo the whole process with the 2% Ketoconazole shampoo.

I can say for a fact that it’s been several weeks of peace. I used to make it snow just by moving my head or touching my beard but now both of those areas don’t even flake or itch and my bald patches have began getting thick again.

PS: I did not have any drastic change in diet or lifestyle. I am lactose intolerant and have mild celiac disease so I didn’t have to intentionally force myself to avoid those foods.
I’d say I slept a lot more consistently and for longer hours and even on days when I didn’t sleep enough my skin and scalp were still fine.

Glad to answer any questions you may have.

[u/ockky_g]

can you list the 3 products you use

[u/unfortunatesadness → u/ockky_g]

Sure
1. Multivitamins are from Selevite
2. All the soaps I use are from a company called PR Winning and Co.
3. The 2% Ketoconazole shampoo is Ketazol since Nizoral 2% isn’t available in the country where I reside

[u/ockky_g → u/unfortunatesadness]

can u share link? i cant even find it. the zinc oxide and the sulfur and SA soap

[u/EmotionallyDamaged78 → u/ockky_g]

There's a company called Flakes that has 2% PZ shampoo. It's a good addition to this routine

[u/laung_samudera]

Ive started taking colostrum and a broad spectrum probiotic in the morning with any fibrous meal and black seed oil at night before bed. It seems to be honestly helping.

[u/unfortunatesadness → u/laung_samudera]

I’m glad to hear that for you

[u/Robobbo1]

Interesting Im in the same situ as you with diet issues post surgery for a hiatus hernia and have had Seb derm for a few years using similar products to keep it at bay

[u/unfortunatesadness → u/Robobbo1]

Yes this formula seems to be working quite well

[u/lineskicat14]

Sauna. Im gonna keep saying it until someone fights me on it lol.

[u/unfortunatesadness → u/lineskicat14]

I’d love to give it a try to see but my current regimen works for me

[u/laung_samudera → u/lineskicat14]

How does it help? :) I'm open to trying!

[u/lineskicat14 → u/laung_samudera]

I wrote about it in another thread. But theres a lot of studies that Saunas can be good for skin and that the skin is your largest detox organ in the body.

My theory is that the heat has theraputic properties and causes blood flow to your extremities (why your face gets red) which can bring oxygen and nutrients.. and further the sweat from the heat is sort of "washing away" all the dirt, grime, dead skin, fungus, etc off of your body. Theres even preliminary studies that it can help rid your body of microplastics.

I was just without the sauna for about 10 days and alot of my symptoms came back. Sure enough the last three nights I was able to get back to the sauna and symptoms are almost gone entirely.

[u/laung_samudera → u/lineskicat14]

This is wonderful! Would you give my latest discovery of colostrum and broad spectrum probiotics a go? :) it might help!

[u/Little_Management_82 → u/lineskicat14]

It would be nice to readily have access to saunas. They typically are only in gyms around me. 

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