Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gabriel treats seborrheic dermatitis as combination of fungal overgrowth and immune/inflammatory dysregulation.
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Gabriel's Approach
Gabriel treats seborrheic dermatitis as combination of fungal overgrowth and immune/inflammatory dysregulation. Uses antifungal shampoos and topicals, addresses gut health (gut-skin connection), reduces inflammation, optimizes zinc and B vitamins, addresses stress, and uses natural antifungals (tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar). Chronic condition requiring maintenance.
Root Causes
Why Conventional Fails
Antifungal shampoos (ketoconazole), topical corticosteroids for flares, topical antifungals (ketoconazole cream), maintenance with medicated shampoos.
Treats topically but doesn't address systemic factors (gut health, immune function, nutrition), corticosteroids thin skin with long-term use, chronic condition requiring maintenance but inadequate prevention strategies, doesn't optimize zinc and B vitamins, doesn't address stress and lifestyle factors.
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Essential Protocol
What's Included
- Zinc 30-50mg/day
- Biotin 5mg
- B-complex vitamins (especially B6, B2, B3)
- Omega-3 4g/day
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What's Included
- Standard Process whole food protocol
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
Complete Protocol
What's Included
- All Practitioner-Grade supplements & herbs
- BPC-157 (tissue repair + gut healing)
- Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Standard Process + Matter peptides
Recommended Supplements
Key Lab Markers
Dietary Guidance
Anti-inflammatory diet, avoid sugar and refined carbs (feed yeast), omega-3 rich foods, probiotic-rich fermented foods, adequate B vitamins and zinc from food, some benefit from low-yeast diet, avoid alcohol.
Lifestyle Factors
Antifungal shampoos (ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, tea tree oil), gentle cleansing (not harsh), avoid picking/scratching, stress management, adequate sleep, sunlight exposure (helps many people), moisturize, apple cider vinegar rinse, avoid styling products that irritate.
Mind, Body & Spirit
Evidence-based practices that complement physical treatment protocols
Mind
Stress Management
moderateStress worsens flares.
Body
Antifungal Shampoos
strongKetoconazole, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, or tea tree oil.
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
emergingDiluted ACV has antifungal properties.
Zinc Supplementation
moderateOften deficient, improves skin health.
Gut Healing
moderateGut-skin connection, probiotics and anti-Candida diet.
Sunlight Exposure
moderateMany find sun exposure improves seborrheic dermatitis.
Spirit
Recommended Herbs
Curated for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Traditional supplements via Fullscript
Standard Process + classical TCM
Standard Process + advanced peptide therapy
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