Scaly scalp help!

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I have what I assume is seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp.

It manifests as tough scales that don't shampoo out. (It's never itchy.)

Interestingly it got better towards the end of pregnancy and the first few months postpartum, so I'm guessing hormones must play a role.

The collection of scales is getting worse. I tried applying olive oil and easing the scales out a few days ago. Some did come off, bringing clumps of hair with it but they seem quite stubborn to remove.

Please can anyone with experience of this suggest any treatments?

There’s a children’s range that’s apparently meant to be very effective for skin conditions - child’s farm, I haven’t tried it so can’t confirm but I’ve heard lots of people talking about it - worth a try for a few &

Thanks. Maybe I'll give this a go. Though my hunch is that my scalp might need medicated treatment first.

Sounds like scalp psoriasis - Tgel or something with coal tar in is still the best cure.

Hi OP, my daughter suffers terribly too, it just seems so scurfy and hers itches too, her scalp is so very dry. I tried lots of different anti dandruff shampoos, and then moved on to t gel which worked for a while but now has stopped working.
I read on here about moo goo so I've bitten the bullet and spent more than I'd like too but I've bought the shampoo, conditioner and a scalp treatment cream.
When it arrives I will you know what it's like.

I’d try Nizoral first - costs about £6 for a small bottle. It’s the only thing that works for me.

I'm allergic to moogoo. Ironically it made my face itchy and red!

Nizoral was my first ever medicated shampoo something like 15 years ago. Maybe I'll give it another try.

I've tried all sorts over the years:

Nizoral
TGel
Selsun
Capasan
Yes to Carrots
Neem oil shampoo
Avalon tea tree

It seems to go through phases of being better then worse again. The scales are really thick. The only saving grace is that the scales are so stubborn there's no flaking so no dandruff.

Have you tried Head and Shoulders? I have weeping, crusting seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp and that's the only thing that has ever totally stopped it. I don't use it all the time as it's not great for my hair but has certainly worked wonders for my scalp.

Philip Kingsley do a shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment that is very good. Pricey but effective.

I tried something from Lush for DP who suffers from something similar, forget what it was called but it didn't seem to make much difference.

His scalp seems better with the scalp oil from Aesop. The hairdresser suggested just trying baby shampoo instead of the medicated ones but he won't .

I'm sure that there's good stuff to be had on prescription, however,
Nursing in the 1960/70's we were shown how to use less 'chemically' remedies.
Try half and half measures of Witch Hazel and non cortisol mouthwash as a non foam shampoo and towel dry then leave to dry naturally.
If it doesn't work then you've done no damage.
Oh. just thought Witch Hazel is also known as Hamamelis Water and costs about £2 from the chemist.
Good luck.