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Seborrheic dermatitis

Hair and scalp / Hair and scalp conditions

Related Conditions: Cradle cap

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Biotin RatingRating

    Biotin alleviates symptoms. Take 4-6 mg of biotin daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Injection form works better.

  • Folic acid RatingRating

    Folic acid accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-10 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Vitamin A RatingRating

    Vitamin A accelerates tissue healing; accelerates tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 10,000-20,000 IU of vitamin A daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin RatingRating

    Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin accelerates tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 mg of cyanocobalamin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Injection form works better.

  • Vitamin D RatingRating

    Vitamin D alleviates symptoms. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin D daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin E RatingRating

    Vitamin E accelerates tissue healing; accelerates tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Zinc RatingRating

    Zinc is a nutritional support; it helps to overcome zinc deficiency; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 25-50 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, during infection period. Better if used with copper.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Aloe RatingRatingRatingRating

    Aloe accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair; reduces scaling; reduces itching; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing aloe 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Solanum chrysotrichum RatingRatingRatingRating

    Solanum chrysotrichum reduces dandruff; alleviates symptoms. Use a shampoo containing solanum chrysotrichum every day, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Zinc pyrithione RatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc pyrithione is an antifungal; fights fungus and reduces dandruff, scaling and itching. Apply zinc pyrithione containing shampoo daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • GLA RatingRatingRating

    GLA prevents pore clogging of the skin; regenerates, softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil once daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Tea tree oil RatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antifungal; fights fungus; reduces dandruff; alleviates symptoms. Apply a shampoo, containing minimum 5% of tea tree oil every day, for many months.

  • Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine RatingRating

    Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine alleviates symptoms. Apply a cream, containing minimum 1% of pyridoxine daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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