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Glendale, AZ

I'm having a really bad flare up from over using my head and shoulders 2/1 w/tea tree oil and I'm wanting a anti-fungal shampoo or shampoo/conditioner and having said is a dandruff shampoo is considered anti-fungal,fungal but honestly I'm bad on names for an OTC product is there a really good list I can get that may benefir me and help me wash off all these scales from scalp etc...They are painful even to the touch and I know my scalp/hair is dry from the washes the other day and I've been off… read more

July 5, 2025
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A MySebDermTeam Member

Please call your doctor or go to an urgent care, you may need treatment for the reaction, as we have concerns for the reaction.

July 6, 2025
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Here are several effective over-the-counter antifungal shampoo options for managing seborrheic dermatitis:

• Zinc pyrithione products (can be used daily)
• Selenium sulfide (like Selsun Blue, use 2x per week)
• Salicylic acid shampoos (like Neutrogena T/Sal, Dermarest)
• Ketoconazole-based products
• Tea tree oil shampoos Show Full Answer

Here are several effective over-the-counter antifungal shampoo options for managing seborrheic dermatitis:

• Zinc pyrithione products (can be used daily)
• Selenium sulfide (like Selsun Blue, use 2x per week)
• Salicylic acid shampoos (like Neutrogena T/Sal, Dermarest)
• Ketoconazole-based products
• Tea tree oil shampoos (5% concentration) For best results when washing:

1. Shake the bottle well
2. Create a rich lather with water
3. Massage thoroughly into scalp
4. Follow product instructions for how long to leave in
5. Rinse completely

Important: Use medicated shampoos twice weekly initially, then reduce frequency once symptoms improve. If one product stops working, try rotating between different active ingredients.

July 5, 2025

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