I’ve been dealing with seborrheic dermatitis for years now (started around age 13–14 with a mild dry scalp), but over the past 2 years it’s gotten a lot worse—and this year especially feels like a constant battle.
It used to just be dandruff, but now I’m getting flare-ups on:
- Scalp (bad dandruff/dryness)
- Ears (very dry, flaky)
- Eyebrows
- Face (redness on cheeks and nose)
I’ve seen a dermatologist and was told to use:
- Nizoral for my scalp
- Gentle face wash + moisturiser
- Oil-free SPF
This helped a bit at first, especially the redness, but it keeps coming back. I’ve also spent around £300 trying different products and it feels like I’m just going in circles.
One thing I’ve noticed:
- Nizoral works when I use it consistently
- But as soon as I switch to a normal/cheaper shampoo, it comes back
Lifestyle-wise I’d say I’m pretty healthy:
- Gym + running regularly
- Clean diet (meat, veg, rice, dairy-free yoghurt)
- No alcohol for 4 months
- Plenty of water
The only downside is I’m working a lot and not sleeping as much as I should.
At this point I’m just frustrated because I feel like I’m doing everything right, but my skin is getting worse—not better. I also struggle with general skin issues like blackheads, so it’s not just the dermatitis.
Questions:
- Has anyone actually found a long-term routine that keeps this under control?
- Do you have to use antifungal shampoo forever?
- Could the face redness be something like rosacea as well?
- What made the biggest difference for you?
Would really appreciate any advice or experiences—feels like I’m stuck in a loop with this.