Will ciclopirox cream .77 and head and shoulders clinical strength fade scalp micro pigmentation?

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I had scalp micro pigmentation done about 6 months ago and was just diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis. The dermatologist did not know much about SMP even after me explaining. Can the head and shoulders shampoo with the ciclopirox cream she prescribed possibly fade or ruin the treatment? Are there better ways with my situation to treat this and not damage the SMP? The cream contains an alcohol base and I know alcohol does possibly fade treatments.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

SMP or Scalp MicroPigmentation is basically a tattoo.  Treat it as you would a tattoo.  Shampoos and creams should not be an issue.

Nikki D. Hill, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello.As a dermatologist, I treat scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis.  The important concern is to make sure you do not use anything that will break down the top layers of the skin and allow the pigment to fade out quicker.  The two shampoos you mentioned will not have this affect on the scalp and are safe to use in SMP patients.   Hope this helps. Nikki D. Hill, MD

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

ciclopirox cream .77 and head and shoulders should not cause fading of your Scalp micropigmentation. See below in the web reference more about SMP

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