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Those flakes appearing on your shoulders are sometimes the medical result
(depending on the nature of the condition) of a skin condition known as seborrheic
dermatitis, which is a type of eczema of the face and scalp. It results in red, itchy skin
but is best recognized by the scaly flakes of skin that tend to fall from the scalp and
out of the hair--the stuff we recognize as dandruff. The condition affects the sebum
dermatitis, reduce flaking, and minimize scalp irritation. Check out our natural seb
derm shampoos and other home remedies below!
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East Sussex, UK
Put a towel on, tip your head back. You may be allergic, it sounds as though it is 'burning'
01/10/2015
you.
You, MAY get better results with distilled, WHITE vinegar, instead of ACV.
Replied by Alex
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.
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Healy
Dublin, Ireland
03/15/2015
EC: Hi, you'll find information about Apple Cider Vinegar with the 'mother' here:
http://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/acvinegar.html
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[YEA] I created an account just to post about my treatment of Seb Derm with Apple Cider Vinegar.
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!
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application, however this is a very small trade off for clear skin.
Thanks all and good luck!
CD
Replied by Cd
Manchester
05/25/2015
Also, I have found that using e45 dermatological emollient face wash is excellent and helped
the cause a LOT! Thanks all, good luck.
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So Thanks, Sam
(p.s. I use a mild 99% organically sourced ginger based shampoo to wash my hair after the ACV treatment)
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.
Replied by Kas
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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Replied by Karin
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.
Replied by Joellie
Holland
07/26/2014
Hi, I did read about your Apple Cider Vinegar treatment on sebderm. I am curisous if you
could pass me a link of your cleanser you use am / pm. Did you ever see any tiny flakies
returned?
Thanks
Replied by Stephanie
Oregon
05/19/2015
I get the eliminating yeast part, but doesn't ACV contain yeast? In yeast elimination diets,
vinegar is one of the first things to go. Interested as I too am looking for a natural remedy
for facial SD
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I am writing because i would like to try the apple cider vinegar approach for my seborrheic
dermatitis of the scalp, but I am living temporarily in Seoul, Korea, and here they only have
"brown rice vinegar". Can this be used as an adequate substitute for apple cider vinegar?
Your help would be much appreciated.
Replied by Yong Ha
Los Angeles, Ca
03/17/2010
Ken, apple cider vinegar is sold in South Korea. If you are inclined, even organic apple cider
vinegar can be found in the basement department grocery shops and health food shops.
Replied by Haci
Sivas, Turkey
07/12/2010
Dear Susan. I think ACV does work, but you must use it at least 3 months and you should
be patient.
Replied by Holly
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
Apple cider vinegar or any vinegar must be mixed with some water in order to make it
alkaline and effective. Otherwise it will remain acidic and won't do much good.
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Replied by Eric
North East, Maryland
06/26/2014
Holly,
Adding water doesn't make it alkaline, it just dilutes it. It will still be acidic. You dilute it to
avoid skin irritation and possible hair damage.
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This is Merryanne in FL, I am not sure what the answer is, if you try something for several
days, and you have no good results, then that is not the answer, so try some thing
else,,sometimes a combination of items helps bring results,,why not put hydrogen peroxide
on dry hair and wrap in a towel for 15 min then rinse with water, then rinse with acv, wrap
again in towel and wait 10 min, then shampoo and no cream rinse,, wait an hour let hair dry
in the air,,,check results,,,if no good may be try treating for fungus,,try iodine clear,,,keep
searching,, Merryanne
Replied by Abc123
London, Uk
12/28/2009
hi all! can apple cider vinegar be left on indefinitely? i have a weave in that's not due to be
taken out for another 4 weeks or so. is it safe to spray on the acv and forget about it?
thanks in advance
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Replied by Mr. B
Binghamton, Usa
01/29/2010
I'm not sure if all cases of S/D start out like mine, but I remember feeling something
pimple-like on my head when I was in middle school or or 9th grade. I scratched it off and
didn't think anything of it. It came back, I scratched it. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. When I
gave myself the usual buzzcut a few weeks later I noticed the hair in that spot had grouped
together and at the base of that grouping their was a red skin lesion. I, to this day, nearly 5
or 6 years later, haven't told either of my parents and if/when I cut my hair short where my
scalp is visible (at this point, and for the last couple of years, there are many, many lesions
on my head) I'll wear a hat until my hair grows out and covers up the red, flaky scales. I
even had hair down to my shoulders at one point because I was so afraid of cutting my hair
short like I like it.
I tried T/Gel shampoos or whatever they are called. Some with Salasylic acid (sp?) and
others with coal tar. Neither helped much, if it all. I'm contemplating trying Selsun Blue
and/or Head and Shoulders, but I'm guessing they won't help either. My case is pretty
severe, though I've been too scared to ever see a doctor about it.
I came on this site, and others, and apparently ACV is helping lots of people. Though I'm
confused, do you drink the ACV (which I have no probably doing...I drank a shot of malt
vinegar no problem just for laughs one time) or do you apply to the spots on your head that
are red from S/D? Also, those claiming ACV works...is it simply ridding your head of dandruff
and flakes? Or does it alleviate the reddening too? I am more concerned with having a scalp
that is 100% the color of my skin rather than some flaking (which I don't notice when I cut
hair short, but I don't because my scalp has lots of red patches).
I'll be trying the 1 part ACV to 1 part water mixture tomorrow regardless of how it affects
the redness part of my S/D.
Looking forward to a response...
Thank you.
Replied by Kevin
Portsmouth, England
02/02/2010
To Mr. B. from Binghamton U.S.A. reference seb. derm. use a selenium based shampoo like
s/blue can be slightly smelly. Just as good with no smell is a ketaconazole based shampoo;
ask your pharmacist if you can't locate it for ketaconazole based anti-dandruff shampoo will
clear after two uses then maintain once every six weeks.
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bad scalp for so long and a Doc said it was SD like so many other stories on here. I have
tried literally everything under the son from shampoos to liquids etc. After reading this site I
went out and bought ACV and a bottle to use to pour on the scalp. I mixed half ACV and half
water and also added 2 drops of Peppermint Oil that I read about it's benefits in another site
for the scalp and hair growth. I got in the shower and applied the mixture which actually felt
good on my scalp! As I was allowing it to soak in as directed, the fumes from the ACV began
to almost choke me! I could not breath and began to cough a lot, I opened the bathroom
door to get more ventilation which seemed to help. I wanted to see if anyone else had this
problem? Also, after my hair dried my sclap seemed to be peeling off very badly like the
condition worsened. I want to give it a shot and try again as that maybe my scalp needed
another treatment. What do you guys think? Thanks, Courtney
Replied by Kara
Richmond, Virgina
09/21/2011
Courtney, don't use the peppermint oil. While it feels good it can cause burning and peeling
of the skin and in some cases light sensitivity. Peppermint oil is very strong and needs to be
used sparingly.
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Replied by Joyce
Dallas, Tx
09/24/2011
Courtney, I wanted to tell you what helped me with Seborheic Dermatitis... I lived with it for
15 years and just dealt with it or got used to it... I tried all the special medical shampoos like
T Gel etc., I also tried a healthy dieting with low carbs, I tried ACV, I tried taking Neem,
Garlic and nothing got rid of it...
Then when I was 25 I decided to do a CRASH DIET to lose some weight fast! I read about
Beyonce's Lemonade Diet, "The Master Cleanse" and I decided to do it for 11 days... After
the cleanse, I did lose weight mostly water weight which I gained back about six months
later. But the greatest thing about it was my Seb Dermatitis disappeared and hasn't
returned as of yet... Master Cleanse is not the best weight loss method, but it definitely
clears out some toxins that could be causing rashes... Hope this helps anyone!
One more thing, I recently noticed my hair very dry... I read that you are not supposed to
shampoo everyday because the shampoo will dry your hair and your scalp. Well, I tried to
shampoo every other day but my hair just looked to oily and gross. So I decided to put
about a half cup of melted coconut oil in my shampoo bottle. It has helped alot making my
hair less dry and frizzy and with it being mixed with the shampoo, it doesn't make your hair
look oily. Another thing that helps with dry hair is Shampooing every other day and on
alternate days, only using Conditioner to wash your hair. The conditioner has fragrance and
will mask the smelly, oily scent of your hair. I know it sounds gross, but my hair looks
better, feels softer and styles better when I don't overuse shampoo and when I add a little
coconut oil...
Replied by Joyce
Dallas, Tx
09/24/2011
Courtney, I wanted to tell you what helped me with Seborheic Dermatitis... I lived with it for
15 years and just dealt with it or got used to it... I tried all the special medical shampoos like
T Gel etc. , I also tried a healthy dieting with low carbs, I tried ACV, I tried taking Neem,
Garlic and nothing got rid of it...
Then when I was 25 I decided to do a CRASH DIET to lose some weight fast! I read about
the Master Cleanse and I decided to do it for 11 days... After the cleanse, I did lose weight
mostly water weight which I gained back about six months later. But the greatest thing
about it was my Seb Dermatitis disappeared and hasn't returned as of yet... Master Cleanse
is not the best weight loss method, but it definitely clears out some toxins that could be
causing rashes... Hope this helps anyone!
One more thing, I recently noticed my hair very dry... I read that you are not supposed to
shampoo everyday because the shampoo will dry your hair and your scalp. Well, I tried to
shampoo every other day but my hair just looked to oily and gross. So I decided to put
about a half cup of melted coconut oil in my shampoo bottle. It has helped alot making my
hair less dry and frizzy and with it being mixed with the shampoo, it doesn't make your hair
look oily. Another thing that helps with dry hair is Shampooing every other day and on
alternate days, only using Conditioner to wash your hair. The conditioner has fragrance and
will mask the smelly, oily scent of your hair. I know it sounds gross, but my hair looks
better, feels softer and styles better when I don't overuse shampoo and when I add a little
coconut oil...
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