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5 Proven Home Remedies for

Seborrheic Dermatitis on the
Scalp (http://www.skindrone.com
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by Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/author/michael/) - June 6, 2014
If you are ghting seborrheic dermatitis and have already browsed around online
previous to reading this, you will know that many people claim to have found an
e ective home remedy for seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp. Some of these
methods might in fact work, while others are just sheer pushes to get you to
purchase some type of herbal product or natural cream.
The best way to nd proven home remedies for seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp
is to collect data. In this article we will do exactly that. In this article you will nd a
summarized overview of home remedies that have worked for others. The
remedies are listed in order of popularity and how signi cant the results have been
for me.
Please keep in mind that many people believe seborrheic dermatitis to be a
fungus/yeast issue. For this reason when you look at the most common home
remedies for seborrheic dermatitis you will notice that most act as anti-fungals,
aimed at destroying these skin invading organisms.
Table of Contents [hide]
1 1. Honey and Water Treatment
1.1 How to Use Honey to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
1.2 How Honey Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
1.3 My Experience With the Honey and Water Remedy
2 2. Coconut Oil Treatment
2.1 How Coconut Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
2.2 My Experience With the Coconut Oil Remedy
3 3. Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment
3.1 How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
3.2 How Apple Cider Vinegar Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
3.3 My Experience With the Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy
4 4. Baking Soda Treatment
4.1 How to Use Baking Soda to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
4.2 How Baking Soda Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
4.3 My Experience With the Baking Soda Remedy
5 5. Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
5.1 How to Use Tea Tree Oil to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
5.1.1 Pre-Made Tea Tree Oil Remedies
5.1.2 Home Made Tea Tree Oil Remedy
5.2 How Tea Tree Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
5.3 My Experience With the Tea Tree Oil Treatment
6 6. Garlic Treatment (Not So Proven)
6.1 How to Use Garlic to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
6.2 How Garlic Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
6.3 My Experience With the Garlic Treatment
7 Anti-Fungal Shampoos
8 Other Notable Home Remedies for Seborrheic Dermatitis
9 Summary of Home Remedies for Seborrheic Dermatitis
1. Honey and Water Treatment

This is my personal favourite. The treatment is, however, fairly di cult due to the
stickiness of honey. Basically all you have to do is apply honey water to the a ected
areas and everything around them for 3 hours (leaving it on). Once the +3 hours
are up you simply wash the honey o and go about business as usual.
How to Use Honey to Remedy Seborrheic

Dermatitis
To make your honey water all you do is mix 4 parts honey to 1 part boiled water.
The boiled water part is very important. Personally I found that rinsing the honey
with boiled water after treatment also works much better than regular tap water.
My thinking is that boiling the water changes it alkalinity. Most people online have,
however, been using regular tap water to rinse.
How Honey Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

The honey is said to work by killing being an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent.
This e ect kills of the microbes causing the seborrheic dermatitis and dandru in
the rst place. Another positive e ect of honey is that draws moisture in to the skin
and locks it in, helping to keep the skin supple.
My Experience With the Honey and Water Remedy

This treatment has been the most e ective for me out of any of the mentioned
here. I personally think honeys sugar content also plays a crucial role in its ability
to treat seborrheic dermatitis. To me it seemed the sugar helps to rebuild the
damaged skin cells and provide vital nutrients for the skin to thrive.
Typically when using this home remedy my seborrheic dermatitis would start going
away after just the rst use. After about three consecutive uses the skin would
begin to look completely healthy (this did, however, depend on how bad it was to
start with).
2. Coconut Oil Treatment

A very popular online treatment is coconut oil applied for 2-3 hours onto the
a ected skin. Best results are said to occur if a show cap is worn. The coconut oil
loosens the scale brought about by seborrheic dermatitis and ghts the fungus
which causes it.
How to Use Coconut Oil to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
To use coconut oil you basically take an amount which you estimate to cover all of
the e ected skin (typically about 1/2 a teaspoon). You then rub the solid coconut oil
between your hands until it liqui es. Then you careful massage the oil into the skin
making sure to stimulate the pores. Once applied you can optionally wrap your
head in a shower cap or towel (the locked in heat helps the oil stay liquid).
How Coconut Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

The fungus ghting activity is thanks to coconuts oil unique fatty acid pro le. It has
two fungus destroying fatty acids in its arsenal. One being Lauric Acid and the
other Caprlylic Acid. Together they form quite a powerful duo and help stop
seborrheic dermatitis in its tracks.
My Experience With the Coconut Oil Remedy

Personally my experience with coconut oil has been inconsistent. Sometimes it
works marvellously, while other times it actually seems to make things worse. Its
hard to pin point why this occurs, but I believe it has something todo with how
clean the skin is during the time of application. In particular it appeared to work
better if used after cleansing.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment

Another extremely popular seborrheic dermatitis is apple cider vinegar. With a long
history in skin scare treatment this is a true power house. The strong acidity of the
main acid (malic acid) found in apple cider vinegar help destroy seborrheic
dermatitis causing fungus and restore the skins natural acidic environment.
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Remedy

Seborrheic Dermatitis
The most recommended method of using apple cider vinegar is in a 50/50 ratio
with water. Once again most people recommend the water used to be either boiled
or bottled. Mix the apple cider vinegar together with the water in a small container
and apply to the a ected skin in the shower.
Leave this solution on the skin and let it absorb for as long as possible (roughly
10-15 minutes while you shower). You will likely feel a stingy sensation if the skin is
badly damaged. If this is the case I recommend quickly rinsing o and applying a
more diluted solution (75/25). Once you get out of the shower and dry o the
vinegar smell should quickly fade (roughly 30 minutes to an hour depending on
hair length).
How Apple Cider Vinegar Fights Seborrheic

Dermatitis
Apple cider vinegar is made up mainly of malic acid. This unique acid is very
powerful against di erent types of fungus and yeast. It has also been made very
popular due to a rising popularity anti-yeast diets such as the candida diet and the
rising number of women caught with yeast infections.
Not only is apple cider vinegar good when applied topically, but it has a long
history of internal use. Many people swear by its bene ts and consume it every
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single day on an empty stomach or with food.
My Experience With the Apple Cider Vinegar

Remedy
Personally I found apple cider vinegar to be quite good, but the smell and strength
usually kept me away from regular use. The two solutions mentioned above
provided a more comfortable way to ght seborrheic dermatitis. However, please
note that many people swear by the e ectiveness of apple cider vinegar in
remedying seborrheic dermatitis so please give it a try. It might be exactly what
your skin needed.
4. Baking Soda Treatment

Baking soda has a long history of successfully ghting fungus. Many people online
have had great success with it and it is also much less of a hassle to use then other
methods listed here. This is mainly due to its lack of smell and quick treatment
time.
How to Use Baking Soda to Remedy Seborrheic

Dermatitis
Mix half a tea spoon of luring baking soda with half a cup of water. Apply this
solution to the a ected skin for 5 to 10 minutes. After the baking soda has had time
to do its work, simply rinse o with cool water.
As an extra bonus you can follow up with a quick rinse of apple cider vinegar
diluted with water (as used in treatment above). This will quickly restore the skin
natural acidic state and help keep it protected.
How Baking Soda Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

Baking soda works in the opposite way of apple cider vinegar. Instead of using acid
to ght the fungus the alkalinity of the baking soda is used. Fungus will quickly die
and breakdown if the environment is too alkaline and this is exactly what the
baking soda does.
My Experience With the Baking Soda Remedy

For me baking soda was the fastest acting out of all options mentioned here. Right
after rst use the skin calms drastically and redness fades away. The scales and
akes also almost immediately disappear. However, the only problem is it leaves
the skin very dry and seborrheic dermatitis is often quick to return.
5. Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

A remedy used in lots of skin care products due to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
properties tea tree oil has had a sharp increase in popular in recent years.
However, when it comes to remedying seborrheic dermatitis the results are quite
mixed. It works fabulously for some while not actually makes things works for
others. Feel free to give it a try, but be sure to closely monitor how your skin reacts
and adjust treatment as necessary.
How to Use Tea Tree Oil to Remedy Seborrheic

Dermatitis
With tea tree oil you have quite a large number of options. Basically they fall into
two categories:
1. Buy a pre-made shampoo
2. Make your own concoction
Pre-Made Tea Tree Oil Remedies

If you go for the pre-made approach simply hit your nearest supermarket and look
for any shampoo that contains tea tree oil. Try to go for the ones that have the least
ingredients. Personally I recommended Trader Joes Tee Tree Conditioner and
Shikais Tea Tree Shampoo. However, there are tons of others solutions and
sometimes even store brand ones. Once purchased simply follow the instructions
on the back.
Home Made Tea Tree Oil Remedy

If you want to know exactly what goes on your skin an custom solution is for you.
Tea tree oil is far too strong if used on its own and can even damage the skin. The
most popular method of using it topically is to mix it with a carrier oil such as olive,
sesame seed, or coconut oil. Out of the these three oils I highly recommend either
sesame seed oil or coconut oil as many other oils tend to actually promote the
growth of the seborrheic dermatitis causing fungus.
When mixing you typically only need 4-5 drops of tea tree oil per teaspoon of the
carrier oil. However, even this can irritate very sensitive skin. To see what works for
you, try this concentration on a small patch of seborrheic dermatitis e ected skin
and observe for irritation. If all is well go ahead and apply it all the e ected skin
and leave on for 30-60 minutes. Once it has had time to soak in rinse o with cool
water and wash regularly.
How Tea Tree Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

Tea tree oil is a well known anti-microbial and anti-fungal agent. When applied
topically and left to soak-in, the tea tree oil goes to work combatting the seborrheic
dermatitis fungus. If the tea tree oil does it job and destroys enough of the fungus
you will likely see great improvements in the seborrheic dermatitis.
My Experience With the Tea Tree Oil Treatment

For me tea tree oil never really had the amazing results that others have claimed.
Similar to coconut oil sometimes it made it better, while other times it seemed to
make it worse. If you end up giving this method a try please let other readers know
how it worked for you.
6. Garlic Treatment (Not So Proven)

In all honesty Ive never personally tried this method due to fear that it would be
too strong on the skin. However, the logic behind it is quite clear and the person
who initially posted seemed to get amazing results. However, please note that for
this method you will need some type of juicer to juice the garlic.
If planning to attempt this method. Use EXTREME CAUTION. It may cause irritation and
contact dermatitis as garlic is quite a strong irritant for the skin.
How to Use Garlic to Remedy Seborrheic

Dermatitis
This remedy is a little bit more complex so please follow these steps:
1. Start off by juicing one whole clove of garlic (usually about 7-8 heads).
2. Dilute the garlic juice with equal amounts of water
3. Warm your diluted garlic solution (only slight without overheating it)
4. Leave this solution on the affected area overnight or at least as long as
possible
5. Rinse with cool water and apple cider vinegar
The original poster also used Nizoral in the treatment guide, which actually might
have been what was destroying the fungus and not the garlic. However, Ive
included this home remedy here for your reference (and without the Nizoral).
How Garlic Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

Garlic contains a potent anti-fungal and anti-microbial agent called Allicin. This
externally potent fungus killer ghts bacteria on sight and leaves your skin free
from seborrheic dermatitis causing fungus. However, like mentioned previously
the true strength of garlics anti-fungal abilities when applied topically are quite
unknown.
My Experience With the Garlic Treatment

The truth it is Ive never used this method, but it sounds very potent so I included it
here. If someone has used it or uses it after reading this, please leave your
experience in the comments below.
Anti-Fungal Shampoos
These deserve an area of their own as there are so many options to choose from.
Their overall e ectiveness is quite good, but results vary from person to person.
Also for me they tended to dry out the skin dramatically and cause it to be very pale
and unhealthy. Lucky for you Ive put together a very detailed report on which
shampoos are e ective for seborrheic dermatitis (http://www.skindrone.com
/2014/06/7-essential-shampoos-for-treatment-of-seborrheic-dermatitis/).
Other Notable Home Remedies for

These are some other remedies Ive come across online. However, the feedback
regarding these methods is often missing and the procedure is written very poorly.
Topical vitamin D
Hemp oil treatment
Topical oregano oil
Topical thyme oil
Topical probiotic cream or soap
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Glycerin treatment
This list is my no means complete, so if I missed something please let me know.
Summary of Home Remedies for

As you can see there are a ton of remedies to chose from. Some of which are likely
to work for you. Please feel free to experiment and let me know of your results.
Personally my favourite home remedy is the rst one (Honey and Water). It seemed
to have the best impact on long term results and really heal the skin instead of just
masking the symptoms.
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29 Responses to 5 Proven Home Remedies for

Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Scalp
Chris September 16th, 2015 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-18114)
Just a warning that rubbing raw garlic on the skin can cause dermatitis! I have it at the
moment from preperation of raw garlic.
It is a common allergy and particularly a ects people in the catering trade.
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) September 16th, 2015

(http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remedies-seborrheic-dermatitison-the-scalp/#comment-18115)
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the update. Will probably remove that garlic method all together. Seems
way to aggressive and I would also imagine it may do more harm than good.
All the best.
Judy September 5th, 2015 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-18083)

Sorry to sound ignorant, but how much is considered a part in reference to the honey and
boiled water remedy?
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) September 6th, 2015

Hi Judy,
Basically by part I meant in proportion to the water.
So 1/5 of the teaspoon would be water and 4/5 would be honey.
Hope that helps.
Shivam Sharma (http://www.skindrone.com/members/sharmashivam/) August 23rd, 2015

(http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remedies-seborrheic-dermatitis-on-thescalp/#comment-18055)
Hi Michael,
I have been facing serious hairfall issues since I was diagnosed with Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
I just came across your site and have started using the honey water solution. I have been
taking medications for more than a year. The dermatitis goes away for a while but comes
back soon. So, I was just looking for such a home remedy. How should I go about taking
care of the hairfall?
Thank You
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Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) August 24th, 2015

Hi Shivam,
Regarding hair-fall, personally I only experienced a tiny bit on my eye brows, which
went away as soon as SD went away. However, from all my research so far, it seems
that topical arginine (a non-essential amino acid) may be bene cial for restoring and
stimulating hair growth. However, most of the information is contained in patents
(example (https://www.google.com/patents/US20030018076)) and not medical trials.
Perhaps you may want to look for arginine containing product. Additionally, it helps in
wound healing and may even act as a antibacterial. The shampoo I use, the lotion Ive
made for myself and the Restoraderm lotion I used previously all contain arginine.
This medical paper (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2956962/) may a
good read as well.
A friend of mine swears by castor oil for hair-loss, however I havent done much
research around it.
Also, it appears that medical anti-fungal shampoos (such as Nizoral, Head &
Shoulders) can also stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss. However, Ive moved
away from these products. Personally, I believe they were part of creating my issues
in the rst place.
Hope that helps. All the best.
Shivam Sharma (http://www.skindrone.com/members/sharmashivam/) August 24th, 2015

Thank you Michael
Im glad that you are helping us out here. Please update anything that you cognize
about hairfall due to Sebborheic dermatitis and its cure.

Hi Shivam,
From everything I currently know it appears that the associated hair-fall is reversed
once the infection of the sebaceous glands (https://en.wikipedia.org
/wiki/Sebaceous_gland) is resolved. The malassezia (https://en.wikipedia.org
/wiki/Malassezia)that is believed to be in part responsible for SD loves to reside in and
around the sebaceous glands. This can result in the hair fall you are experiencing.
However, the products that you are using must also be considered.
Hope that helps.
Shivam Sharma (http://www.skindrone.com/members/sharmashivam/) August 25th, 2015

So, If I nd this honey-water solution e ective, then should I stop the medications, as
they may cause side e ects when used for a long period, from the dermatologist and
continue with this solution and a mild shampoo?

Hi Shivam,
Sorry for the delay in response. Its really hard for me to make any speci c
recommendations because everyone is di erent and Im not a medical professional.
From my own experience the hair loss stops and reverses as soon as the SD is
contained.
Also, in terms of the medications, it really depends what you have been prescribed,
how long you use it, and how often.
Hope that helps. All the best.
James August 22nd, 2015 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-18041)

Thanks a lot for your really helpful post. I am trying the honey water approach as suggested
by you and have a query. Is it ne to use normal honey in the absence of raw honey? Or do
you think raw honey is an absolute must?
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) August 23rd, 2015

Hi James,
Personally, not sure. I remember one person on here had good results with Manuka
honey as well.
The only one I tried was raw honey (one I bought from the store and one I got from
Amazon). The one I bought from the store seemed to be more e ective, but hard to
really say..
Have you tried using it yet?
Salman July 23rd, 2015 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-17962)

hi michael
I have just started the honey and water treatment but i was wondering should i continue
the lotion and shampoo my dermatologist recomended (both lotion and shampoo contains
beta methasone, and it really keeps my SD in control, it doesnt vanishes completely it just
stops it from getting worse)
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) July 23rd, 2015

Hey Salman,
Hard to say. First time I actually heard of someone using Betamethasone for SD, but
its a steroid cream, so that makes sense..
Overall it seems that steroids have caused more di culty long term for most people.
What I would do is start the honey treatment and see if things improve enough so that
Betamethasone can be discontinued.
If the honey doesnt do much, consider checking out my Overview of Seborrheic
Dermatitis Face Treatments (http://www.skindrone.com/2015/02/overviewof-seborrheic-dermatitis-face-treatments/) post. It covers most things I attempted and
lots of good info in the comments there as well.
Do you notice any correlation of your symptoms to food intake?
Best of luck and hope that helps.
Salman August 14th, 2015 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-18005)

Thankyou michael i took your advice and discontinued the steroid lotion and started
the honey treatment and Its been 3 weeks since i started putting honey on my scalp,
initially i didnt notice any improvement on my scalp for the rst 2 weeks, but by the
end of the 3 rd week i noticed that the akes were starting to go away, theres no
itching or any redness, i just hope that the hair loss will stop eventually as well
Again thanks alot for all the research and hardwork youve put through to help people
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like me su ering from SD

Hi Salman,
Thanks for the update. Great to hear things are improving. The biggest issue with the
steroid creams is that long term use can really lead to some ill e ects, so happy to
hear your shifting away.
In terms of the hair loss, Ive been doing lots of research lately. And even though I
havent had any real issues with hair loss, much of the research Ive done provides
some insights into this as well. Will update once I have it down in writing.
Additionally, Ive stopped using all products and have been making my own custom
creation. Its not perfect yet, but I think its almost there. If you like I can send you a
sample to try when its actually done.
Hope that helps and best of luck mate. Look forward to any updates.
Ariel January 30th, 2015 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-17115)

Hi Michael,
I have never heard of using honey but I am very interested in trying. How often should I
start o doing the honey & water treatment? Does it matter if the honey is raw or bought in
bulk from costco?
Thank you.
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) February 1st, 2015

Hi Ariel,
When I was using the honey treatment I started o with every other day. Then as it got
better I would scale the treatment down maybe to once every 3-4 days.
Initially this treatment was extremely e ective for me. However, the longer I used it
the more inconsistent my results became. Additional its quite a lengthy treatment
requiring 2-3 hours per treatment.
To be honest Ive never tried using the regular Coscto honey. I have a feeling the
results wouldnt be very di erent. However, from everything I read online people
swear that the raw honey is much more powerful. Even though I had Coscto honey at
home I bought a few di erent jars of raw honey from the store and was using that.
You would be surprised how common it is (almost every super market I checked had
it), except sometimes its on a separate shelf then regular honey.
Additionally here (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/09/seborrheic-dermatitisskin-regimen/)is the regimen Im currently using and its been working extremely well
(havent had any breakouts since last summer). Ive stopped supplementing with the
glutamine about 2 months ago as well Also two other people have contacted me
through the website. One of which is using ACV to successfully treat the dermatitis,
while the other was prescribed an anti-fungal by the name of Nyastatin.
Hope that helps. All the best and good luck.
Josephine December 3rd, 2014 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-16467)

Hi Michael,
My scalp so itchy and sore last night after i apply acv (1:1) and waited 5 hours before wash
hair. How often should i apply it and how many times a day?
I will try the andalou shampoo and conditioner, hope that can help.
Thank you!
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) December 3rd, 2014

This seemed to be the case for me as well when the skin was already damaged from
previous itching. My best results were achieved with the ACV when I had thick
scaling/ aking without much damage. Also when massaging, I made sure to apply
pressure, but not tear the skin. ACV itself has quite a strong astringent e ect, so as the
pores tightened the skin felt quite tense and caused a strong tingling sensation.
Previously I wrote a more detailed post in all the ways I tried to use apple cider
vinegar (you can see it here (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/10/treating-seborrheicdermatitis-with-apple-cider-vinegar/)).
The concentration you used seems quite strong for such an extended amount of time.
At such concentration I wouldnt leave it in for more than 5-15 minutes. If you are that
dedicated, perhaps the raw honey will be more e ective.
On a side note, Ive seen the shampoo in local stores cheaper than I purchased it
online. Here in Canada I saw it in a local SuperStore for roughly $8.
Best of luck.
Josephine December 3rd, 2014 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-16453)

Thank you so much Michael.
Josephine December 2nd, 2014 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-16176)

Hi,
Thanks for your detailed post, it really helps a lot. I have two spots on my scalp having
problem (near hairline at the back on both sides) rash, itching, sore and small pimples. I
tried ACV this morning, it seems quite good. How often should i do that?
Thank you so much.
Josephine
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) December 2nd, 2014

Hi Josephine,
Thank for the feedback!
I used the apple cider vinegar every other day for the rst week, then slowly
decreased to a few times a week.
It helped quite well at rst, but proved quite di cult to maintain in the long term. Also
results seemed to be less consistent as time went forward.
Dead sea salt followed by a good natural moisturising shampoo was easier and more
consistent for me.
You can see some details of that method here (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06
/sea-salt-cure-for-seborrheic-dermatitis-the-connection/).
Currently, however, I have not used any special scalp treatments for over 5 months.
All I do is wash my hair with a highly moisturising shampoo (this one to be exact:
http://andalou.com/index.php/moisture-rich-sweet-orange-argan-shampoo.html
(http://andalou.com/index.php/moisture-rich-sweet-orange-argan-shampoo.html))
and follow my current regimen I wrote about here (http://www.skindrone.com
/2014/09/seborrheic-dermatitis-skin-regimen/).
My scalp is absolutely clear most days, but I nd that if I dont shower for a few days
and let my scalp get greasy the akes start to appear.
Massage deeply while you apply the shampoo also seems to help. Likely due to
increased circulation.
Previously I even read of people getting rid of dandru by using a boar bristle brush
and regularly massaging/combing the hair/scalp.
Hope these details help.
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Josephine December 3rd, 2014 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-provenhome-remedies-seborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-16449)

Hi Michael,
Thanks for your prompt and detailed response. Usually how any days after I will see
the result if it works. The shampoo you mentioned are they organic and chemical free,
sulfate free?
Thanks again^*^

Dear Josephine,
The shampoo has many organic ingredients, but also contains some non-organic
ones.
Here (http://www.skindrone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12
/2014-12-02_22h49_13.png) is the ingredients list from their website.
During my childhood I grew up using mostly head and shoulders. Didnt really pay
attention to the ingredients list until I started experiencing seborrheic dermatitis on
my facial skin.
Once I started to have seborrheic dermatitis on my face I was much more aware of
the ingredients in the products I used (the facial skin just seems so much more
precious than the scalp).
As soon as I became aware I started seeking much safer and natural solutions.
The rst shampoo that I switched too was actually this
(https://www.morroccomethod.com/raw-store/shampoos/pine-shale-shampoo12oz-detail)one.
Its a very strange shampoo as it does not foam. Using it is like massaging your hair
with some cream. However, it worked very well. One bottle lasted me for about 3-4
months as my hair is very short and a tiny amount worked quite well. What kept me
from using it again was the horrible availability and extremely steep price (about
$30.00 for a bottle).
After this I decided to try the one I mentioned in the previous post and its been a
pleasure to use. The only reason it caught my attention was because I was using a
cleanser from the same company at the time. The ingredients looked promising and I
got it from Amazon for about $10, so it was worth a try. It foams like a regular
shampoo and smells fantastic. Im not sure if it directly ghts the seborrheic dermatitis
causing bacteria, but for me it seems to help normalize oil production. The
normalized oil production in turn appears to keep dandru in check.
When I was using apple cider vinegar washes and/or salt washes I would see results
quite quickly. When I rst started, one or two days of use and my scalp would
normalize. I found that very thorough massaging of the scalp really improved results.
All the best!
Nina November 17th, 2014 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-11388)

Hi Michael,
Thank you for such a brilliant collection of remedies for SD. What a great help guide!
I have been su ering from SD on my scalp for 17 years A couple of years ago I decided to
switch to natural remedies. It takes more time and e ort but its all worth it in the end. I had
a great success with honey treatment last year but then I made a break in the treatment
routine and nding it hard to achieve good results this time. I decided to look at the
alternatives. I wondered if you tried salt for scalp treatments? Thank you!
Michael (http://www.skindrone.com/members/michael/) November 17th, 2014

Hello Nina,
First of all thank you for the positive comment.
My experience was very much the same. One treatment could be working
exceptionally, then one day it just stops.
Ive written an extensive post on seborrheic dermatitis sea salt treatment
(http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/sea-salt-cure-for-seborrheic-dermatitisthe-connection/). It doesnt talk much about using it on the scalp, but has many
general details and observations.
Using the sea salt on the scalp is quite the same as the baking soda. Personally I would
just take a bit of sea salt in the hand into the shower, wet the hair,
scrub the sea salt into scalp and let it absorb for a few minutes. Once it has had some
time to absorb, simply rinse o the sea salt and follow up with a natural moisturising
shampoo.
At rst I wasnt following up with any shampoo at all, but this seemed to leave the
scalp a bit dry.
If you have access to ocean or sea water give that a try instead. The natural
concentration of salt in the water is perfect and it seems to be much higher in iodine.
The results from ocean/sea water were signi cantly superior for me.
The sea salt also seems to really mineralize the hair as it becomes much sti er after
the treatment.
Nina November 19th, 2014 (http://www.skindrone.com/2014/06/5-proven-home-remediesseborrheic-dermatitis-on-the-scalp/#comment-12084)

Hello Michael,
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply in such detail. Much appreciated. I
will try sea salt and hopefully sea water in the summer. Will be checking your website
for new ideas!
All the best,
Nina

Hi Nina,
After spending so much time and money ghting seborrheic dermatitis the least I
could do is provide all the information I learned to others.
Hope some of the stu helps you.
Best of luck with your seborrheic dermatitis and will be happy to hear about your
results.
Regards,
Michael
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5 Proven Home Remedies for

1. Honey and Water Treatment

How to Use Honey to Remedy Seborrheic

How Honey Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

My Experience With the Honey and Water Remedy

2. Coconut Oil Treatment

How Coconut Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

My Experience With the Coconut Oil Remedy

3. Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Remedy

How Apple Cider Vinegar Fights Seborrheic

single day on an empty stomach or with food.

My Experience With the Apple Cider Vinegar

4. Baking Soda Treatment

How to Use Baking Soda to Remedy Seborrheic

How Baking Soda Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

My Experience With the Baking Soda Remedy

5. Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

How to Use Tea Tree Oil to Remedy Seborrheic

Pre-Made Tea Tree Oil Remedies

Home Made Tea Tree Oil Remedy

How Tea Tree Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

My Experience With the Tea Tree Oil Treatment

6. Garlic Treatment (Not So Proven)

How to Use Garlic to Remedy Seborrheic

How Garlic Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis

My Experience With the Garlic Treatment

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