Yes, a warm or hot feeling on the scalp during a flare-up is something others with seborrheic dermatitis experience too. A MySebDermTeam member described their scalp feeling "warm to the touch and irritated" during a flare-up, so you're definitely not alone in this!
Inflammation is a key part of seborrheic dermatitis, and Show Full Answer
Yes, a warm or hot feeling on the scalp during a flare-up is something others with seborrheic dermatitis experience too. A MySebDermTeam member described their scalp feeling "warm to the touch and irritated" during a flare-up, so you're definitely not alone in this!
Inflammation is a key part of seborrheic dermatitis, and that can absolutely cause that warm, heated sensation on the scalp. It's great that you checked with your pharmacist about using ketoconazole shampoo alongside your blood pressure tablets — that's exactly the right thing to do!
When using ketoconazole shampoo, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind:
- Apply to wet hair and lather into the entire scalp
- Leave it on for about 5 minutes before rinsing with warm water
- Repeat the process once more for best results
- For the 1% strength, it's typically used 3 to 4 times a week for 8 weeks, then as needed for maintenance
It's also worth flagging to your dermatologist that your scalp feels warm and inflamed, as they may want to review your current treatment plan to make sure it's working as well as possible for you.
May 26
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