There's this shampoo called dirty America plant shampoo that helped me manage my scalp issues. I have seborrhea. It can be found on Amazon. It was too harsh for my hair though so I stopped using it.
One strange thing that I've done that I really think helped my scalp for the better was use miconazole nitrate. I experimented with it over the summer and I noticed that when I was using it and even after I stopped, my scalp was almost normal. Like I could go 2 weeks without washing (which i only did because i was lazy) with no issues. I'm considering going back to it.
Also, I really wouldn't recommend using petrolatum or mineral oil filled products. They prevent the scalp from getting adequate ventilation and can exacerbate flare ups by feeding the problem. Really not good. Even natural oils should be used sparingly. Definitely not during inflammation. I prefer to use water based spritzes to moisturize my scalp. I use the oyin juices. They also happen to be oil free.
Dandruff and SD or psoriasis are not issues that can be treated in the same manner. Dandruff is not as severe as the latter two. IMO, using oils for dandruff can be appropriate because its usually due to dryness. For SD or psoriasis, sebum production is in overdrive and causes the scales and inflammation. Using oil for these problems will likely feed it.
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i couldn't find that shampoo on Amazon. the only thing close was Deity of Hair Plant Shampoo. it says it's for growth acceleration and hair loss. so i think i want to try it on GP.
i tried the miconazole nitrate way back when. it caused excessive shedding. so i stopped using it pretty quick, as i've always had issues with shedding anyway.
i don't think i've ever been able to get away with using petrolatum or mineral oil on my scalp. i do use Vaseline, but just on my ends. i do use jojoba and sweet almond oil directly on my scalp with no problem, but the Derma Smooth prescription (which is peanut oil based) works best.
my problem is really always having a flaky scalp. for instance, i washed my hair this morning, and i have flakes all over right now. i get sick of that.
it doesn't itch or anything. i just feel like lately my scalp never seems clean and clear. boo!