Treating More Severe Cases

Treating More Severe Cases
If you have the symptoms of a more severe form of seborrheic dermatitis that affect your scalp, you can help control them with the following steps:

• Part your hair into small sections and apply a dandruff or medicated shampoo to one small area at a time. Rub it into the scalp well, then rinse thoroughly.
• Try a relaxation technique. One of the triggers for this skin and scalp condition is stress. If your personal stress-o-meter is stuck on “high,” consider meditation, yoga, deep breathing, or another technique or practice that can help you relax.
• Get enough sleep. Fatigue can also cause seborrheic dermatitis to flare up, so make sure you set aside enough time to get a good night’s sleep.