I have Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and I was prescribed by the doctor a shampoo. It works but I find that it dries out my hair. Is there something I could use to minimise this? This is the only shampoo that seems to help me.
Dena*
Hi Dena,
Most of the shampoos, both prescribed and Over the Counter, available for dandruff and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis are very drying to the hair. It is best to wash your hair with a regular moisturising shampoo first, then apply the medicated shampoo to your scalp only. You may have to part your hair to do this. Leave on the shampoo for ten minutes, and then rinse as usual. You must follow with a conditioner for the hair. If that doesn’t help, then ask your doctor for a different brand. Some brands have less drying formulations and won’t affect the hair as much.
*Not real name
