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TL;DR: Nizoral & Vichy Dercos reign supreme for severe cases; Selsun Blue & T/Gel effective but stink; H&S accessible but drying/controversial; ketoconazole > zinc for stubborn fungus; rotate actives to avoid building tolerance
TL;DR: powerful antifungal; can be drying; fungal acne safe; use sparingly
TL;DR: powerful antifungal; can be drying; fungal acne safe; use sparingly
TL;DR: selenium sulfide; potent; can be drying; unpleasant smell
TL;DR: selenium sulfide; potent; can be drying; unpleasant smell
TL;DR: highly effective; treats itchiness; expensive; sulfur smell
TL;DR: highly effective; treats itchiness; expensive; sulfur smell
TL;DR: coal tar; very effective; strong chemical smell; treats psoriasis
TL;DR: coal tar; very effective; strong chemical smell; treats psoriasis
TL;DR: accessible; selenium sulfide (Clinical); drying; often criticized
TL;DR: accessible; selenium sulfide (Clinical); drying; often criticized
TL;DR: ketoconazole; antifungal; prescription strength; treats seb derm
TL;DR: ketoconazole; antifungal; prescription strength; treats seb derm
TL;DR: gentle; pH balanced; non-irritating; widely recommended
TL;DR: gentle; pH balanced; non-irritating; widely recommended
TL;DR: ginger extract; mild; good scent; not for severe fungal issues
TL;DR: ginger extract; mild; good scent; not for severe fungal issues
TL;DR: salon quality; smells nice; pyrithione zinc; soothing
TL;DR: salon quality; smells nice; pyrithione zinc; soothing
TL;DR: for curly/coily hair; tea tree & olive oil; moisturizing; effective
TL;DR: for curly/coily hair; tea tree & olive oil; moisturizing; effective
Calming balms like Cicaplast & Cicalfate are top picks but can be heavy; Azelaic Acid is key for redness & bumps but often irritates initially; many swear by simple routines with Vanicream or Aveeno Oat; Ivermectin is a game-changer for pustules; daily mineral SPF is essential
Derm-favorites CeraVe, Vanicream & LRP are reliable staples; Tatcha and Farmacy Honey Halo are pricey HGs; focus is on barrier repair & hydration; YMMV as breakouts are a common complaint
often called a scam, many just use face moisturizer ; but dedicated creams offer targeted actives like retinol for lines & caffeine for puffiness; Shiseido & Skinceuticals are pricey holy grails; K-beauty offers value, but Vaseline is the ultimate cheap hack if you don't get milia.
Asian sunscreens dominate for elegant feel; Euro brands like LRP trusted for max protection; EltaMD is the derm-fave; Supergoop Unseen (or the TJ's dupe) for a primer-like texture
Oribe & Kerastase often worth the splurge but can be overhyped; Redken All Soft is a reliable favorite for softness; drugstore punches above its weight (L'Oréal Elvive, Dove Bond Repair); Olaplex is polarizing and your hair type is what really matters
Simple occlusives like Aquaphor, Vaseline, and Lanolin are often holy grails, especially when layered over hydrators; pricier 'cult' balms like Laneige are highly polarizing; Jack Black is a top pick for SPF that doesn't taste bad
