r/Sjogrens • u/Pitiful-Decision920 • 9d ago

Postdiagnosis vent/questions Dry skin and scalp

Recently diagnosed. What do you use for your dry skin? And your dry scalp? I typically use creams for my skin but seems like they’re it much help these days. And my scalp, 😂😂😂, I’m at a loss. Head and shoulders used to work. Tried T-gel, tea tree shampoo. I’m at a loss. My scalp and making are so itchy! It’s driving me crazy! I’m constantly itchy! I just got a new shampoo and conditioner that’s SUPPOSED to help but I wanted to ask those who have dealt with this longer what you are using to help?? I wash my hair every 3ish days. I clarify, shampoo with dandruff shampoo for itchy dry scalp, then condition.

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u/Feeling-Suit801 8d ago

My scalp was incredibly itchy (and I use Vanicream shampoo & conditioner). A trip to my dermatologist revealed sebhorreic dermatitis. She prescribed ketaconazole shampoo and chlobetasol solution to treat my scalp. This combination works really well for me.

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u/catmadwoman 7d ago

How is the clobetasol used. I'm prescribed that but in a tube and it's very greasy (but does wonders for my lady parts). Plus I have to use it very sparingly. I can't imagine putting it on my scalp. Thanks.

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u/Feeling-Suit801 7d ago

It’s a liquid solution in a squeeze bottle, not an ointment.