Replied by noel from merced, ca on 10/26/2023

Just want to update from my above post, I've been watching a lot of videos on skin conditions and many Holistic Doctors saying many skin conditions are autoimmune related. So I've been on a Gluten Free (no wheat, barley, rye, etc) diet for a couple weeks now and it seems to have cured my dandruff / sebbhoreic derm problems - I dont even need to use the above shampoos anymore. So very important to eat organic, and gluten free if you have Sebbhoreic Derm. or if you have eczema or psoriasis. now reversing the autoimmune disease I feel is the next part, I have ordered Colostrum, Glycine & N-Acetyl Cysteine. Colostrum will hopefully help repair my body while the GlyNAC should detox me from glyphosate.

Replied by noel from california on 02/13/2024

update 02/13/24

I had a few spots on my scalp that wouldn't go away. Maybe they were something other than Seb. Derm because things like ringworm can appear similar to the untrained eye.

I have been applying Clotrimazole 1% to these areas and it seems to be working well. It's sold at Target as Up & Up brand jock itch cream but you can get 10 times the amount for your money on Amazon.

Replied by noel from merced, CA on 08/30/2024

okay, I have more info I wanted to share. I made a previous post that topical Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) cleared up my red flaky skin the best out of everything I tried, but I'm still not convinced this is a permanent cure. Then today I came across a study that claimed a topical Probiotic solution called EUTOPLAC is effective against Seborrheic Dermatitis outbreaks. I was able to find a online pharmacy that sells it, but I have not tried it. Now, we often hear a lot of disease starts in the gut. So if you've been on antibiotics or drink alcohol you are probably like me and there is dysbiosis or an imbalance or lack of intestinal bacteria which can wreak all kinds of havoc on your body from depression to cancer due to improper serotonin levels caused by dysbiosis including Seborrheic Dermatitis perhaps? So here's my theory. Restore the gut biome to its original symbiotic state using probiotics and perhaps the dermatitis will resolve itself. Now the thing about probiotics is there's so many different strains you might have to try a few until you find the correct strain that your gut requires. it could take anywhere from a week up to two months or more for your gut imbalance to be restored by probiotics. I would also advise to eat a lot Apples while on this regimen as they are prebiotic and will feed the probiotics. Another thing I am taking is Organic Grass Fed Colostrum - which is said to have its own probiotic benefits. Another thing that may be considered is enteric coated capsules so the probiotics can survive the stomach acid safely, but I'm not sure if that's completely necessary. I would also eat non-sugar Yogurt & Raw Milk as they will also supply probiotics. I will post the EutoPlac study below if you would like further reading:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10834955/

Replied by Vera from Colorado on 08/30/2024

Noel, seborrheic dermatitis is curable by high dose biotin. At least 40 mg (not mcg! ) daily for at least 3 months. More and longer may be needed in chronic cases, but you should see some result in that time period. They give 200 mg to babies, it's completely non-toxic. You are right, it is a gut issue. Some people are unable to absorb biotin in their gut, or inadequately so. It's also linked to sun exposure... without sun the body has a hard time absorbing biotin.

It's a good idea to balance the biotin by other B vitamins, esp. B5 (no need for high doses).

If you try it, please let us know how you do! (hug)

Replied by noel from california on 11/25/2024

thank you Vera, I will try Biotin if my current experiment fails. I normally take a B complex supplement but it only has 300mcg. I am trying Miconazole cream which seems to be working great after a couple days. (i assume Ketoconazole or clotrimazole would be effective too, however I am uncertain of how safe they are). Through elimination diet I realized I get breakouts if I drink soda pop, which leads me to believe the fructose feeds it. Much of my confusion came from me having 2 different problems - 1. The Seborrheic Dermatitis, and 2. An acquired allergy to butter or some other food which gives me pustules on my scalp similar to Seborrheic Dermatitis outbreaks. Another thing I would like to note to people with pets (especially if they are outdoor pets that come indoors) that pets could possibly be infected with the fungus and infecting/spreading Dermatitis to their owners.

Replied by Ruralady from Illinois on 12/01/2024

Tea Tree Oil also helps. On Amazon they have many leave in spray conditioners. I bought one for my husband who has foliculitis but he refused to use and since I've had SD since I was a baby (cradle cap), I decided to use it. Works great for SD too.

Replied by noel from merced, ca on 08/10/2025

i am adding an update to my seborrheic dermatitis information as I have discovered new info which may help others. I came to the realization I suffer from insulin resistance after watching many Dr. Berg videos. and then I came across this study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34698561/

which suggests an association between seborrheic dermatitis and insulin resistance, which may be due to their common inflammatory pathogenesis. This may be an indicator of susceptibility to diabetes, and these patients can be followed up for conditions associated with insulin resistance and encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Insulin Resistance can cause many other skin conditions, so low carb, zero sugar diet may help many. But dont make the mistake of switching to diet sodas, those still spike insulin as well as other health concerns. So I believe I have been having so much bad luck with the shampoos and creams is because I have the root problem of insulin resistance caused by high sugar and carb diet.

Supplements you can try:

Glutathione and Fenugreek Seeds - both help insulin sensitivity.

Keto or Carnivore diet is a must.

Replied by Art from California on 08/11/2025

Hi Noel,

Here is a link to 5 other supplements that can reduce insulin resistance and or increase insulin sensitivity that you can consider also :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/insulin-resistance.html

Art

Replied by Vera from Colorado on 08/11/2025

Hey Joel. Thanks for the update. Didja try high dose biotin? If not why not? Why bark up all the other trees and not this one?

Replied by noel from merced, CA on 11/23/2025

Thanks Art & Vera. I would also like to add that getting your copper levels correct is also very important in correcting insulin issues. Correcting insulin should correct sebb. dermatitis problems. I definitely recommend trashing teflon cookware for copper cookware as well as taking copper and selenium supplements. Be careful not to overdo it however; its a fine balance and too much copper can cause adverse effects. Long story short- Our diets have become deficient due to Glyphosate/Roundup usage blocking important minerals from plants. I also recommend Dr. Morley Robbins on youtube - he's a wealth of information on this subject.

From Google:

"High copper levels can lead to insulin resistance by promoting oxidative stress and disrupting insulin signaling, while copper deficiency is linked to impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. The relationship is complex: copper is essential for normal glucose metabolism and mitochondrial function, but excess amounts can act as a pro-oxidant and contribute to the development of insulin resistance. "

This really makes sense to me as I had become very glucose and fructose intolerant. I was a heavy soda drinker, and the fructose in drinks can also block copper absorption.

Replied by noel from merced on 11/28/2025

after checking my notes I realized that
i actually did try Biotin 4 years ago (costco B complex?)
but it wasnt effective so I gave up on it.
Maybe the costco B complex isnt good? Maybe it was too low a dose?
Maybe I didnt take it long enough period? I was still drinking alcohol which can cause the deficiency so that didnt help.
ALSO I was low on stomach acid,
and you need stomach acid to absorb Biotin. Given my fructose / glucose intolerance issues (which Biotin can also help fix) I am again trying a high dose Biotin regimen along with Betaine HCL for sebborheic dermatitis.
but I read it can take 2-3 months to correct a deficiency. Hoping it also fixes my chronic constipation / digestion issues in the process.
will update in a month or two.

Replied by Vera from Colorado on 11/30/2025

Hey Noel, glad you are trying biotin. No, B complex won't make a dent, the amount is way too small. How much biotin are you taking now? What brand?

In my case, my constipation was cured by magnesium carbonate and inositol.