Reddit reviews Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis Shamp (Pack of 2)

Head and Shoulders make a super strength verson that is not readily available in the shops. I think because it's also super expensive.

I have tried almost every product in the shops and several different ones prescribed by my doctor. This Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength shampoo is the only thing that actually works.

It's not cheap but it works!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0043OSIVM

30F here, diagnosed at the tail end of 27.

1. I had this happen too, except I let mine get a little worse than I should have. In the end I had really flaky skin that was red and started to weep (I know, sorry, gross). In a last ditch effort to not have to try a prescription shampoo I tried Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength and it was like night and day! If you've got really brittle hair you may need to work with a dermatologist on this, though. This shampoo is REALLY caustic, but when I pair it with a decent leave in conditioner my hair looks better than it ever has.
   
2. Try a cocoa butter based lotion. I like CocoaBeautiful at walmart. You're going to have to be seriously diligent about applying lotion. Its just one of the lesser known symptoms of Sjogrens. I apply after every shower (and before bed in the winter/dry season) and I keep lotion in my purse for my hands after every hand wash.
   
3. Talk to your doctor about pilocarpine. My rheumatologist prescribed it to me for up to 4 times per day and I started with just once in the morning and eventually added one more at night. Its made a HUGE different for me. I had the mucus issue that you have, but I also developed a dry cough that I couldn't kick and the pilocarpine fixed both. I still keep the biotene spray in my purse for emergency issues, but I rarely need it now unless I have a really bad flare-up.
   
   So, I don't want to be a dick about this, but you really do need to prepare yourself for the reality of your situation regarding doctor's visits. I see my rheumatologist 4 times per year, my optometrist twice per year (to check for retinal damage from the plaquenil), a neurologist once per year to watch for signs that my sjogren's caused neuropathy is worsening, and I get dental cleanings 3-4 times per year because low saliva production can cause increased plaque and gum decay. On top of that, I found that even with treatment it became very difficult for me to keep up with all of the things that I was doing before, especially at work, because of the fatigue. I don't know how I could have functioned without an army of doctors helping me with suggestions for my issues.
   
   At the very least I have to strongly urge you to find a better rheumatologist to help you get to the point where you're maintaining your sjogrens symptoms bearably. You almost certainly need to be on medications (probably starting with plaquenil) and you need to have your vitamin levels checked as that many autoimmune patients don't process dietary vitamins (especially Vitamin D) as well. Sjogrens can cause brain fog and fatigue, but Sjogrens + low Vitamin D was way, way worse for me. If your doctor is not taking your concerns seriously its time to move on, no matter how many times it takes. I know it doesn't feel that simple, especially if you're living in a rural area where there aren't many options, but spending money on a doctor who isn't helping you is not just demoralizing, its pointless.

Your left-photo hair is how my hair looks like on a daily basis; curly/wavy hair roughly the same length, and just as dry!

I'd love for my hair to look like the photo on the right! I didn't even know it was possible to get it to look like that.
So from what you posted, I should co-wash my hair twice a month and let it dry before going to sleep (I read that cold drying it helps in a pinch if you need to get your hair dry fast, what do you think about that?) How often do you wet/wash your hair with water when you're taking a shower?

I just ordered some 100% natural argan oil from Amazon; I'm hoping to get the results you get from using it. I currently use almond oil on my hair and it feels heavy and greasy whenever I use it, on top of not getting my hair to style correctly.

For argan oil use, you say to use a small bit at first, but then you say you use more argan oil than you do coconut oil, so it confuses me. I'm assuming I'm supposed to use little amounts of the argan oil and increase until I get the perfect amount of moisture in my hair?

I was actually diagnosed with having seborrheic dermatitis and was told it doesn't go away; that feel when dandruff for life :( I've been using a medicated head and shoulders shampoo to fight the dandruff, and it has really worked for me, but at the cost of extremely drying my hair and scalp. (link to shampoo https://www.amazon.com/Head-Shoulders-Clinical-Seborrheic-Dermatitis/dp/B0043OSIVM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478375434&sr=8-1&keywords=head+and+shoulders+medicated)

Which shampoos have you tried? Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength works best for me.

The old school poor high school wrestler's trick was to use some anti-dandruff shampoo with Selenium Sulfide in it as a body wash. Head & Shoulders makes a brand of it that's something $13-14 for a 2-pack on Amazon. I've had ringworm a few times in the past but never since I began using this method. Just begin by washing your hair then lather it up on the rest of your body.

I've not been officially diagnosed with psoriasis but I had really bad dandruff, and an oily and itchy scalp. I tried all kinds of stuff that didn't help. This stuff worked though. Haven't had any problems since.

https://www.amazon.com/Head-Shoulders-Clinical-Seborrheic-Dermatitis/dp/B0043OSIVM

This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/Head-Shoulders-Clinical-Seborrheic-Dermatitis/dp/B0043OSIVM

I also use their conditioner, any of them will work fine. The shampoo is what's important

I have a pretty bad dandruff problem, and need some shampoo that would help. I like it when I don't have my personal snowstorm!

I wonder if your skin might need a thicker/stronger moisturizer too..personally I like cerave in the tub but really there are a billion that would help. If they don't sell the head and shoulders seb derm where you are then look for some selenium sulfide in any shampoo as the active ingredient (there are other really good ingredients that treat seb derm, just selenium sulfide is my fav). https://www.amazon.com/Head-Shoulders-Clinical-Seborrheic-Dermatitis/dp/B0043OSIVM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495502048&sr=8-1&keywords=selenium+sulfide+shampoo

This one does.

try this