Is a prescription shampoo or an OTC shampoo better? Which ingredient in the shampoo seems to work? Is it better to go to a beauty supply store or a drugstore for an OTC product? The flakes in my hair are not very visible but I do have lots of hair loss & thinning. My thyroid is fine, but I have anxiety & stress which contributes to the prob. Also, my head does not itch. I went to a derm who sold me products from DCL Labs which didn't help. My GP thought that is was Seborrheic Dermatitis. Biotin just helps my nails, but not my hair.
What is the best shampoo for Seborrheic Dermatitis and hair loss?
Question posted by wannabbetter on 1 Aug 2016
Last updated on 19 October 2017 by Djd79nc
6 Answers
Djd79nc
19 Oct 2017
The only product I found that works for me, after 20+ years of searching and trying a ton of otc and rx products is a shampoo called Anti-B. It is pretty dang pricey - $18 on Amazon, and it's not a very big bottle. However, I have hair just past shoulder length and wash my hair 3x a week and it lasts me 3 months. Not every product will work for every person, of course, but it cleared my scalp, had kept it clear, and my hair has grown back full. I haven't found anywhere else that sells it except the company website - you can Google "where to buy Anti-B shampoo" - but I have Amazon Prime so for me it was cheaper via Amazon. I hope this helps!
Djd79nc
22 Jan 2017
I've been alternating tar shampoo and selsun blue (generic) & my hair isn't falling out much anymore and it's starting to grow back. I had tried Paul Mitchell tea tree special, head and shoulders, African black soap, and Nizoral previously and all of those made my scalp and hair loss worse.
chuck1957
6 Aug 2016
Hi wannabe; I read this the other day and thought it would be a good option there are several types and forms but from what I have seen it must be at least 30% tea tree oil in the shampoo, and it does have studies that sound very good but it is important to get a shampoo that has several different other natural oils. but the tea tree helps at the strength I said and helps with the Anti_ Inflammatory effect, and for Bacteria If It were me I would try this type of a shampoo with several different oil combinations in a shampoo. here is a bit of a copy and paste.(((Anti-inflammatory action has been described as tea tree oil and may account for the observed clinical response of reduced itching. In histamine studies and nickel-induced contact hypersensitivity tests, tea tree oil reduced flare and erythema at higher concentrations (40% to 100%)))) I found this in the drop down screen where you hit natural products Then type in Tea tree oil. There were several interesting studies.
Remember don't pay attention to the ones trying to sell it to you ad's lol But as a natural product I really like the mixed oil's in a shampoo of 30% tea tree oil Because with your condition it sad the worst part was getting the inflammation out of your skin etc so this would be a good try if any problems I can help you research it more.Just let me know. alway your friend Chuck1957. Please try and have a great weekend and I am so sorry I took your remark wrong. This Chemobrain is killing me and I don't want to loose your friendship. Chuck1957 thank god in Remission finally.
Help4Tee
5 Aug 2016
Hi there! I was using Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo, along with the conditioner. It was the best. That was of course until I found something even better... THE GENERIC VERSION found at Sally Beauty Supply!! It is absolutely the same product as PM but with an astronomically lower cost. I felt as though I hit the jackpot when stumbling upon this
wannabbetter
5 Aug 2016
Is that shampoo for hair loss or seborrheic dermatitis? Thanks.
chuck1957
2 Aug 2016
Hi wannab; From what I was researching on this it does have some to do with diet, Such as fast food, Chips, Etc. Now I don't know what all you have tried but this is causes by inflammation in the skin which if you limit some of these things out of your diet fired food etc. Take Probiotics, and also for now is not to worry as much about the hair loss dear it well come back once this is cured for good. There is a product called
Vagisil it comes in a shampoo and several types of cream.
I am thinking if you wash your hair with this product which I have seen by many dermatologist use over the years work it in your scalp try to leave it on for about 5 minutes, Then shampoo with a product similar to selsum blue or a T-GEL shampoo afterwards you could benefit from do this regular like every few days for a while I understand that it is hard to loose our hair and you still well during this process but once you get this cured and your scalp gets back to normal the hair well grow back this is a condition caused by yeast and inflammation. but work the scalp with the Vagisil use the same amount as you would a regular shampoo it is worth a try. And should sooth the scalp also. Take one thing at a time other wise it well just continue to come back as I'm sure you know. Let me know if you have gone this route before and we well look more into it. Your old friend
chuck1957
2 Aug 2016
PS; THE vagisil is normally found in the Female hygiene section of most pharmacies. And yes the hair does grow back but I think you should start to focus on one thing at a time. If this continues your always going to be fighting this. Chuck
wannabbetter
2 Aug 2016
I know that the Vagisil is used for yeast infections.
Inactive
2 Aug 2016
Wanna, a major cause of stress is hair loss. Are you still having trouble getting relief with your current medications? Have you asked your doctor to try changing your medications? Just because many medications say the hair loss is a possible side effect, it doesn't mean it will. Only 1 in 100 or 1 in 1000 people can get a side effect from a medication, and the manufacturer has to list it in the side effects. I have taken many medications in the past that list this as a common side effect. But the reason I was taking the medication was more important to take a chance on it than to worry it would cause hair loss. And, as you know, I have had a problem with hair loss from time to time. Let me add, though, that I have really delved into looking at what corresponded with the times my itchy scalp flared up, and Chuck commented on that. Yeast in the scalp causes hair problems. So watching your diet helps.
I started taking Vit A, Vit D3, probiotics (Flora Jen 3, which is kept in a refrigerator at local pharmacies or health food stores), and a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement for women.
But, most of all, I have found that my major trigger for hair loss/thinning is STRESS. When I am undergoing undue stress, either by: 1) an emotional response to an added stressful situation in my already stressful life. or 2)a physical condition which can either cause the hair problem, or the medication that I have to take for a physical condition can cause the hair problem.
This is the best I can come up with for ideas, Wannab. I feel your pain.
I keep you in my prayers to find relief from such a debilitating condition. "G"
chuck1957
2 Aug 2016
Wannab; I am so sorry I was not by any means trying to insult you knowledge of where the Vagisil can be found. It's been around before I even started in pharmacy. And many people have no clue what I am talking about. I blew it and I am sorry. Chuck
Mc G thanks this is so frustrating love it when more than a few put input. skin doctors are something else. God Bless you all and I hope I did not bud in where I am not guess I should take a break. My eyes and chemo-brain be honest do i sound different. In my replays I would never hurt anyone on purpose. chuck
Inactive
2 Aug 2016
Chuck, you said nothing offensive, and I don't think that Wanna thought you did either. PLEASE keep posting. You have been a plethora of information for all of us, so please keep sharing. You are NOT and OFFENSIVE person. You are a kind person who puts all your physical problems aside to share your experience in the pharmacy world, which you were a part of for many years, so you are speaking from an informative place. ((YOU ARE A GOOD MAN, CHUCK)).
"G"
chuck1957
2 Aug 2016
Thanks lots G. i JUST don't know anymore this chemo-brain is driving me up the wall. Thanks for the kind works.
wannabbetter
3 Aug 2016
You didn't offend me now or ever. Also, I now that cancer is very tough to deal with. I'm always hoping for the best for you.
chuck1957
3 Aug 2016
Thanks, Wannabe; Alway wishing the best for you, Just sounded like I got off base somewhere no way would I offend you, Or any of my other friends here one day at a time. Hope you do get this all resolved. Chuck.
Sh1thappns
1 Aug 2016
I deal with this problem also but sometimes my scalp itches like crazy so I feel for ya. Ive have tried so many shampoos out there and even certain oils which made my hair way to greecy. Selson Blue is over the counter at almost any pharmacy or grocery store and it is the only one that Ive tried that seems to do any good.
wannabbetter
1 Aug 2016
Thanks. I've been losing hair for about 1 1/2 yrs. Have you had much hair loss & does it grow back?
Sh1thappns
2 Aug 2016
yes it does grow back... for a while a couple years ago I actually had a few small bald spots. The bald spots are gone now after figuring out what shampoo and conditioner to use plus your diet makes a big impact on your hair. now it seems that what falls out is growing back just as fast.
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