How I cured Dandruff/Seborrheic Dermatitis [Skin Concerns]

Beauty Tips For Body Care
Background:I've tried every anti-dandruff shampoo known to man, and they've all made it worse. Visited dermatologist, was diagnosed with Seborrheic Dermatitis, prescribed ketoconazole shampoo+ointment, and steroid ointments. The ketoconzole ointment and shampoo made my condition worse, causing flair ups. Snail cream and various moisturizers that everyone likes made it worse too. I tried oils as moisturizer (argan, coconut, etc). Coconut seemed to work the best, but not well enough.Causes:The first problem is that my skin is allergic to common chemicals found in soap/shampoo/moisturizers.The second problem is that Seborrheic Dermatitis is caused by the "Malassezia" yeast, which feeds on oils.Solution:-Use soap with least amount of chemicals/additives. Black African soap (my current favorite), castile bar soaps, shampoo with least amount of chemicals (no sls, etc) (Nature's Gate shampoo seems to be working so far). Cerave foaming face wash (maybe, I haven't tested this one long enough).I wash 2-3 times in the shower to make sure I get all of the oil/gunk/dead skin off. Some prefer using a Konjac sponge.-Be careful of moisturizers. Any that contain oils will feed the yeast, other ingredients you may be allergic to. The yeast even feeds on coconut oil. Even anti-fungal oils such as tea tree seem to make my condition worse, so avoid those too. Cerave (the kind without petroleum) seems to be working ok so far, but I haven't tested it long enough.-Moisturize with MCT oil instead of coconut oil or other oils. MCT oil is derived from coconut oil, but does not contain some of the same fatty acids that the yeast feed on. This seems to be the only safe oil to use since the yeast cannot metabolize the fatty acids contained in MCT oil.-I mix Xylitol with water, and apply it to my problem spots after showering. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that has anti-fungal/antibacterial properties. I use about 4% xylitol/water solution, it works amazingly well.
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