I’ve had (what i believe to be as I have not been diagnosed) seb derm on and off for years. 

Usually a few weeks of using nizoral would clear it right up, but this time… NO.

I have had it consistently for the last maybe 8-9 months, and it was gradually getting worse and worse leaving my scalp in pain, red, and bleeding. 

I was using nizoral again which I had always done, i even started to wash my hair every 2nd day, using the nizoral every time I washed. I thought it was working but the frequent washing was just keeping it more under control as it didn’t have as much time to build up. 

This frequency of washing was not sustainable for me, and I even started to have flakes appear straight after drying my hair. 

It wasn’t until my partner suggested I try a different shampoo (genius why did i not think of this), that I started to actually see a difference. 

I started to use Selsun Gold, and Neutrogena Salicylic acid shampoo. The selsun twice a week for example Monday and Thursday, and the the salicylic acid on the weekend so Sunday. 

After this first week my scalp was near enough completely clear of any flakes, itchiness, and that feeling of build up the closer it gets to wash day. 

After the 2nd week, my scalp is practically reborn and I feel like I have my life back (dramatic i know).

This is not me saying that this combination will absolutely work for you, I’m just saying that it did for me. So I really recommend trying out something new, even 2 new things, if you have been using the same thing for a long period and not seeing any results.

Good luck!! 

TLDR; Consistent seb derm for 9 months, stopped using nizoral and started using both selsun gold and salicylic acid and it disappeared 

I figured it out! (for me at least)