Questions about Seborrheic Dermatitis?

Hi, I have Seborrheic Dermatitis on my scalp and I have a few questions.





-Is it better to apply T-Gel or Nizoral shampoo after scraping the dermatitis, or should I not scrape off my dermatitis before I shower? And should I even scrape it off at all?





-I want to get a haircut but am worried and embarrased becuase of the random dots of the dermatitis on my scalp, what should I do?





-Has anyone here tried any of these pills to help heal the seborrehic dermatitis and have they helped?: Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Omega 3, or any other ones?





-Is it good to apply vaseline on the picked spots of the dermatitis? Vaseline definitely makes it feel better and burn less, but I am worried that the problem might worsen since the Vaseline is oily.








Thank you all.

Questions about Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (dandruff) in adults and adolescents. Dandruff is usually treated with a shampoo that contains salicylic acid (some brand names: X-Seb, Scalpicin), the prescription medicine selenium sulfide (brand names: Selsun Blue, Exsel) or zinc pyrithione (some brand names: DHS Zinc, Head %26amp; Shoulders). These shampoos can be used 2 times a week. Shampoos with coal tar (some brand names: DHS Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Polytar) may be used 3 times a week. If you have dandruff, you might start by using one of these shampoos daily until your dandruff is controlled, and then use it 2 or 3 times a week.





When you use a dandruff shampoo, rub the shampoo into your hair thoroughly and let it stay on your hair and scalp for at least 5 minutes before rinsing. This will give it time to work.





If the shampoo alone doesn't help, your doctor might want you to use a prescription steroid lotion once or twice daily, in addition to the shampoo.
Reply:Seborrheic Dermatitis is not dandruff. It is different, brought on usually by stress or from an allergic reaction. Pure Almond Oil is very good to apply before scraping off the dermatitis, then shampoo with T/Gel, leaving T/Gel on the hair for the required time listed on the directions, but I believe that if it is very very bad, you should seek medical help.





In regard to going to hairdressers, I would try and get the dermatitis cleared up before you go.