Dermatologist Explains How To Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis (Dandruff, Flaky Scalp, Eyebrows & Beard)
48K views · Mar 13, 2026 · Howto & Style
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@DrDrayzday · 6 months ago · pinned
In this video I discuss inexpensive options dermatologists often recommend for seborrheic dermatitis to help reduce yeast, calm inflammation, and loosen scale.<br><br>Products mentioned in this video<br><br>Nizoral ketoconazole shampoo<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0JivMcWZr60">https://amzlink.to/az0JivMcWZr60</a><br><br>Selsun selenium sulfide shampoo<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0AwCx2712xd">https://amzlink.to/az0AwCx2712xd</a><br><br>Head & Shoulders zinc pyrithione shampoo<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0vX3ZksdTVv">https://amzlink.to/az0vX3ZksdTVv</a><br><br>MG217 coal tar shampoo<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0oCCzWbHeQU">https://amzlink.to/az0oCCzWbHeQU</a><br><br>De La Cruz sulfur treatment<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0EBsz1m5hzM">https://amzlink.to/az0EBsz1m5hzM</a><br><br>Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA cleanser<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0egfOGExCEe">https://amzlink.to/az0egfOGExCEe</a><br><br>Hydrocortisone 1% cream<br><a href="https://amzlink.to/az0iHKjdQ3CHX">https://amzlink.to/az0iHKjdQ3CHX</a><br><br>Related videos<br><br>Dandruff vs Dry Scalp<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTCV6oMcZUE">https://youtu.be/bTCV6oMcZUE</a><br><br>Dandruff vs Psoriasis<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn51rHgT9c4">https://youtu.be/sn51rHgT9c4</a><br><br>How To Clear Scalp Psoriasis<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDK9B6TwDjY">https://youtu.be/iDK9B6TwDjY</a><br><br>How To Control Psoriasis Flares<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJnXKU0MPvQ">https://youtu.be/ZJnXKU0MPvQ</a><br><br>Eczema vs Psoriasis<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNhLkcimmQ">https://youtu.be/-GNhLkcimmQ</a><br><br>Eyebrow Dandruff<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvYsSE-0Xs">https://youtu.be/URvYsSE-0Xs</a><br><br>I would love to hear from you. Where do you experience seborrheic dermatitis most often? Scalp, eyebrows, beard, sides of the nose, or somewhere else?<br><br>Also let me know what treatments have worked well for you. Your tips may help others reading through the comments.<br><br>If you found the video helpful, give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing for more dermatologist approved skincare information. Thanks for watching!
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@davidestre6677 · 6 months ago (edited)
thanks doc! just for additional info: zinc pyrithione was banned in the European Union as a precautionary measure.
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@Jyoutube_Dhandle · 6 months ago
I’ve had a hard time with seb derm + acne, and sometimes the treatment for one seemed like it would aggravate the other. Prescription strength azelaic acid gel has been really helpful in reducing the background burden of seb derm, although it took a couple months of consistent use to begin to notice any difference at all. The difference is subtle but just enough to keep things under control for me. Thanks for the additional tips!
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@lukepurczynski8601 · 6 months ago
Really love these videos as someone with sebderm! What is your take on dismantling the sebderm biofilm? It’s been many folks’ experience (including my own) that anti fungals were effective in the beginning but lost efficacy over time until an ingredient was introduced to break up potential biofilm; following the implementation, efficacy of anti fungals resumed. Just curious to hear your take on it. <br><br>Popular ingredients to break up biofilm being things like diluted white vinegar, xylitol, topically applied colloidal silver, etc. <br><br>Thanks for all of the great info you give :)
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@sensitiveitchyscalpreliefb1153 · 4 months ago
I'm 59 and I've struggled with seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp and side of my nose and scalp folliculitis ( staph) for most of my life. So frustrating!
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@happydog4929 · 6 months ago
I started using the Neutrogena T/Sal with Salicylic acid because she recommended, it and it works.<br>Thank you Dr. Dray
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@lorysipel6823 · 2 weeks ago
I've been struggling for 6 months, it's on my eyelids and eyebrows. I bought the T/Sal from Neutrogena I've used it four times in the last 2 days. Morning and night and I have seen a big difference. I'm not completely healed yet but I have seen a difference. Thank you!.
@MarlynCanon · 4 months ago
Is it possible for you to discuss seb derm skin / makeup safe products? Thank you!
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@bdoyle3804 · 6 months ago
My SD flares up from stress - has all my life. I have really thick coarse hair, so I have to make sure the shampoo gets to my scalp, and to dry my hair - air drying my hair aggravates it, even though it takes me forever to blow dry my hair. It means I have to wash my hair daily, so it’s time consuming. I have to wash my hair after a sweaty workout. Swimming in chlorinated pools oddly prevents flare ups; I just have to wash it out before it trashes my hair.
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@davidshabas3839 · 6 months ago
Happy Friday Dr Dray so excited to be here i live for this have a nice day ❤️
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@still34u · 6 months ago
How lucky am I to research this five days after you posted the video. I use nizoral and leaving it on the skin for a while seems to be the way, i can literally feel it affecting the areas.
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@kp6715 · 6 months ago
Isotretinoin can definitely help with seborrheic dermatitis
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