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August 27, 2025
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Members shared a variety of treatments that have helped manage seborrheic dermatitis, from over-the-counter Nizoral shampoo to prescription... Read more

Members shared a variety of treatments that have helped manage seborrheic dermatitis, from over-the-counter Nizoral shampoo to prescription options like Ciclopirox Olamine and Zoryve foam. Several members highlighted DermGentle products from Amazon containing xylitol as a game-changer for scalp itching and facial breakouts, while others reported that Zoryve foam dramatically reduced or eliminated their outbreaks, though cost remains a barrier for many without insurance coverage or coupons. A recurring theme was the frustration of finding effective relief after years of trial and error, balanced by hope and excitement when something finally works.

A MySebDermTeam Member

Two things I bought at Amazon made by the same company. DermGentle. Scalp Treatment completely eliminated my scalp itching, which I had had for probably 2 years. The face cream is the first thing I have been able to use that has not made my face break out in little white headed red spots. Both products contain xylitol, which is the ingredient that breaks down the biofilm on the nasty fungus. Neither product has any fragrance and is not greasy. A very thin layer has improved my skin drastically. They come in white containers with blue lettering.

August 27, 2025 (edited)
A MySebDermTeam Member

Thank you Anne. That is a great help to us. Keep us posted. Gentle is sometimes best.

August 27, 2025
A MySebDermTeam Member

After trying to deal with the yeast that causes it without huge success was prescribed Zoryve foam.. for eyes, ears, nose... and frankly my outbreaks are gone.. addresss the symptoms, not the yeast but frankly don't care anymore...I'm quite ecstatic!!!

October 31, 2025
A MySebDermTeam Member

Ciclopirox Olamine Topical Suspension .77%. A small amount on my face (on the breakout areas) almost every day and haven't had a Seb Derm "breakout" in a month. First time in 20 years that ANYTHING has ever worked prophylactically.

August 28, 2025
A MySebDermTeam Member

Nizoral but stopped working.

August 27, 2025

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