What can I use topically for my seborrheic dermatitis?
A. The itchy scalp condition of seborrheic dermatitis, commonly referred to as “dandruff” can be extremely frustrating. The course is typically insidious and tends to worsen over time in adults. I am not a fan of many topical treatments for skin conditions as a long term plan because it is not “Treating the Cause” of the condition. Long term goals like the improvement of diet and lifestyle are the foundations to any good natural approach to addressing this itchy and frustrating scalp condition. But, since the question was asked, I will indeed answer it. The best herbs to use topically for this condition are aloe vera, calendula, grindelia, comfrey, and stellaria to reduce itching. To kill the P. ovale yeast that is typically prevalent with seborrheic dermatitis, you can use anti-fungal herbs such as tea tree oil, rosemary, thyme, and lavender topically in the same manner that prescription pharmaceutical shampoos are used and designed to kill the yeast. A good herbal formula kills the y
