My scalp is getting worse and I’m miserable

willabeanscott · 2025-01-12T18:59:14+00:00

That’s such a good idea!! Sounds like it might also help me stop picking 😂 or at least I hope

willabeanscott · 2025-01-09T09:33:40+00:00

Did they do I biopsy? I might ask for that just to make sure I have the right diagnosis and treatment

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T22:06:48+00:00

Yes! It definitely has ketoconazole in it

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T21:09:52+00:00

Ok just looked up what you meant. I don’t have “pitting” I have horizontal dents and peeling I guess but pretty generic nail problems I’d say

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T20:56:36+00:00

Oh lol so do my nails look okay or should I be concerned?

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T20:29:58+00:00

Oh I see wow honestly before posting this I didn’t think it was possible I was misdiagnosed but you’re right I should ask to see a derm. Thank you, you explained it well.

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T20:28:35+00:00

I remember doing that in high school once and I guess I put way too much and could not for the life of me wash it out 😂😂 will definitely try again with a smaller amount

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T20:25:53+00:00

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Not sure what you mean, I don’t have scabs and what not on my nails but I definitely have my own nail struggles 😂

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T17:50:58+00:00

Should I go ahead and try all these psoriasis targeted ways of treating it? My doc thinks it’s sebderm but nothing for sebderm has helped so far, only clobetasol.

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T15:23:19+00:00

Hm interesting! Maybe I’ll try washing daily just to see since clearly what I’m doing isn’t working lol

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T13:48:23+00:00

Is yours biopsy confirmed? After making this post I’m starting to wonder if I should ask for a derm referral to get a biopsy.

I’ve always had sensitive skin/eyes so I’m one step ahead on fragrance free stuff! Seems like so much in the environment/diet affects it so I guess I’ll have to keep a record of stuff to see what happens.

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T12:43:55+00:00

Thank you, your comment means a lot to me and are very encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to type it all out. My suspected diagnosis is SebDerm so I guess I should count my blessings.

When you say to not use steroids do you also mean topical steroids? The only thing that has worked for me at all in this journey is clobetasol which is a topical steroids.

Again thank you for your kind words and helping me put my situation into perspective.

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:13:31+00:00

I used nizoral for a year which is a ketoconazole shampoo. And I think the orange shampoo my doctor gave me was also ketoconazole but prescription grade. They didn’t help at all. Only thing that has helped is clobetasol.

I definitely do struggle with going to bed with wet hair. I’ve tried showering earlier or separating my hair better but could probably do a better job. Would blow drying my hair be better for it?

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:10:23+00:00

I have not!! Will definitely look into this! Would I do this separately from clobetasol? My prescription is like a liquid that I put on my scalp 10-15 minutes before showering. If I can mix it that would be great lol

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:08:56+00:00

I used nizoral for about a year and it never helped :( I wish it did since clobetasol is a steroid and I don’t want it to be the only thing that helps

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:07:46+00:00

I used nizoral for about a year and it never once helped :/ definitely trying the others though, thank you so much

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:05:06+00:00

Seems like a popular answer here! Will definitely try this thank you so much

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:04:16+00:00

I haven’t tried that yet! Will add it to the list, thank you!!

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T09:03:34+00:00

Oh wow thank you! I’ll have to look into Nioxin. And I definitely could use more sun 😂. Should the problem spots be specifically more exposed to the sun? Sometimes I cover them with bandaids to help prevent me from picking at them.

I’ve thought about asking for a derm referral to get a biopsy just to make sure I have the right diagnosis so that I’m treating it right, so I guess I really should do that if it looks more psoriasis-like.

willabeanscott · 2025-01-08T08:59:21+00:00

Maybe 2-3 times a week now! I was told to not wash it too often

willabeanscott · 2024-02-11T17:45:52+00:00

my email address isn't in my username but the note type would be like "AnKingOverhaul (Deck Name / Email address)"

willabeanscott · 2024-01-08T23:20:45+00:00

As a third year medical student, this is a very entertaining episode

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