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I tried the other day and it was taking like twice as long to blow dry my hair. I gave up and uses a regular blow dryer after it was about half way dry. I had it to n highest heat too. I'm thinking it's not for me. I was disappointed because I thought it would be a good way to put tension in my hair and free up a hand. So IDK don't think I'm going to try it again.

August 25
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A MySebDermTeam Member

I have a great brush dryer for my hair. I start out with a regular dryer to get most of the moisture and then finish with the brush dryer to smooth and style.

September 8
A MySebDermTeam Member

The science is there for the heat to help it along but I have never really been that successful with it. Talk to your derm-guy -- ask him for a mild shampoo. Normally anti-fungal.

August 26
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That sounds frustrating, especially when you had high hopes for it! The good news is that sticking with a regular blow dryer might actually be better for your scalp anyway.

When it comes to seborrheic dermatitis, how you dry your hair matters. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

- Use the cool or low heat setting rather Show Full Answer

That sounds frustrating, especially when you had high hopes for it! The good news is that sticking with a regular blow dryer might actually be better for your scalp anyway.

When it comes to seborrheic dermatitis, how you dry your hair matters. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

- Use the cool or low heat setting rather than the highest heat — hot air can dry out and irritate your scalp, potentially worsening symptoms
- Do a quick blow-dry at the roots first to prevent moisture from sitting on your scalp too long
- Finish with a cool blast to help prevent sweating on the scalp
- Avoid letting hair fully air-dry, as lingering moisture can encourage yeast overgrowth One MySebDermTeam member shared a helpful routine — they do a quick blow-dry of the roots, then finish with a cool blast to stop the scalp from sweating.

So while the blow dryer brush didn't work out, your regular dryer on a cooler setting could actually be the better tool for managing your scalp health! 🙂

August 25

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