How to use coconut oil to remedy seborrheic dermatitis

Condition analysis:
As a dermatologist, I see lots of patients who think they have dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis and it turns out to be something else

So keep an open mind for other possibilities - if it doesn't get better.

Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff usually don't cause hair loss - so see you're physician to figure out why you are developing hair loss

Contrary to what you might hear, seborrheic dermatitis does not cause much hair loss. However other conditions need to be explored by your doctor including:
1. telogen effluvium
2. androgentic alopecia
3. other conditions

Seborrheic dermatitis "should" be easy to control for most people with shampoos containing the following ingredients:
a) ketoconazole
b) selenium sulfide
c) zinc pyrythione
d) ciclopirox

Instructions:
How to Use Coconut Oil to Remedy Seborrheic Dermatitis
To use coconut oil you basically take an amount which you estimate to cover all of the effected skin (typically about 1/2 a teaspoon). You then rub the solid coconut oil between your hands until it liquefies. Then you careful massage the oil into the skin making sure to stimulate the pores. Once applied you can optionally wrap your head in a shower cap or towel (the locked in heat helps the oil stay liquid).

How Coconut Oil Fights Seborrheic Dermatitis
The fungus fighting activity is speculated to come from coconuts oil unique fatty acid profile. It has two fungus destroying fatty acids in its arsenal. One being Lauric Acid and the other Caprlylic Acid. Together they form quite a powerful duo and help stop seborrheic dermatitis in its tracks.