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This tool compares your ingredient list to our database of substances that have been discussed in connection with Malassezia yeast and seborrheic dermatitis (sebderm). It does not diagnose you or label a product "safe" or "unsafe." Leave-on scalp products matter more than rinse-off ones like shampoo. For product ideas that many people with sebderm tolerate, see our sebderm-friendly picks.
The analysis checks for ingredients that can feed Malassezia or promote its growth:
For more detailed information about sebderm and hair care, check out our comprehensive guide.