Cure for dry, itchy, flaky scalp

[Sunny Saver]

Hello

Can anyone recommend a cheap remedy for dry, itchy, flaky scalp.

I've just been to the hairdresser and she blew dry it, which has made it worse...

Any advice welcome.

Thanks!

[mazza111]

Maybe a trip to the doctor, it could be a fungal infection, eczema, scalp psoriasis to name but a few. Or you could try buying some medicated shampoo from the pharmacy such as nizoral or t-gel ?

Could also be the shampoo that you are using, the heat of the hairdryer could have aggrevated it. I always have to wash my hair before i go for a cut as only one shampoo and conditions suits my scalp.

[princessbutterpea]

i get my OH Nizerol. he has very sensative skin and bad flaky scalp and bad dandruff and i called the doctor who recommended to try this first. you use it twice a week and his head really cleared up even after first wash. its £8 a bottle and only small but u only use a very little bit.

he gets sore ears with it too so i just put a little sudocreme on that and its fine

hth:T

[Ted_Hutchinson]

Virgin Coconut Oil and monolaurin's O-SSI reduction and in vitro broad-spectrum activity against Staphylococcus aureus, fungi, and viruses (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19134433) and also curiously enough head lice. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12389342)

if you could rub it into your scalp and leave it for an hour or so (or as longer if possible) before shampooing it will have time for the anti fungal activity to work if that is the underlying cause.

Coconut oil when eaten in the diet also works well with a low carb Paleo Style way of eating. You'll see here (http://www.thepaleodiet.com/success_stories/) how improvements in hair and skin are frequently reported by those consuming a lower carbohydrate, paleo style diet.

[jeannieblue]

i get my OH Nizerol. he has very sensative skin and bad flaky scalp and bad dandruff and i called the doctor who recommended to try this first. you use it twice a week and his head really cleared up even after first wash. its £8 a bottle and only small but u only use a very little bit.

he gets sore ears with it too so i just put a little sudocreme on that and its fine

hth:T

I predict that Suki will be along shortly to echo that! I do too - it was Suki that pointed me in that direction.

[suki1964]

I predict that Suki will be along shortly to echo that! I do too - it was Suki that pointed me in that direction.

You know me so well :rotfl::rotfl:



OP do visit your GP and get a formal diagnosis, dont just accept out word on possible remedies. If it is a fungal infection then yes Nizarol will keep it at bay

[Wonder_Girl]

I use Nizerol too, it's great, but i get three bottles on one prescription from my GP so works out at only £2.4 a bottle and these last me about 3 months:j

[flossyblog]

The cheapest solution is white vinegar.

http://www.positivehealthsteps.com/natural/dandruffhomeremedies.shtml

[pattycake]

Try Polytar shampoo. It has a very medicinal smell (my kids used to call it sheep dip) but is very effective. A bottle will last quite a long time.

[geri1965]

This may sound weird, but does anyone know if Nizoral is safe to put in your ears? I had eczema in my ears once and my GP prescribed me a shampoo to put in them but I can't remember what it was. I have it again now and I haven't been able to see the doctor, but I do have some Nizoral in the house (for use when I had a fungal rash on my back).

[suki1964]

This may sound weird, but does anyone know if Nizoral is safe to put in your ears? I had eczema in my ears once and my GP prescribed me a shampoo to put in them but I can't remember what it was. I have it again now and I haven't been able to see the doctor, but I do have some Nizoral in the house (for use when I had a fungal rash on my back).


I use it on the ears and on my face - just leave it on 10 mins and rinse

You can get nizoral cream on prescription which is great for the ears and face

[geri1965]

I use it on the ears and on my face - just leave it on 10 mins and rinse

You can get nizoral cream on prescription which is great for the ears and face

I need to put inside the ears though, not on the outside - like ear drops.

Pretty sure it was Nizoral - don't want to risk it until I am sure though!

[suki1964]

I need to put inside the ears though, not on the outside - like ear drops.

Pretty sure it was Nizoral - don't want to risk it until I am sure though!

Best to get to a GP and get a formal diagnosis

I do get problems in my ears but thats when my scalp has flared up for a few days. I just use a cottong bud and coat the oouter part of the ear - I dont ever push the bud into the canal and it does help clear it up. When its bad it looks like I have a severe case of dried wax build up - most unsightly esp as I have to wear my hair up at work :(

[ossian]

I find that whatever I try if it works, only works for a bit then I need to change to something else. This has plagued me throughout my adult life. I have tried Nizoral, Polytar, Head and Shoulders, etc.

I find using a shampoo that doesn't irritate my skin for a month or so and then changing to another that doesn't irritate (like say Body Shop Olive Oil shampoo) then back doesn't cure it but keeps things under control. If I get really irritated I do a hot oil (I am a boy so don't do this sort of thing regularly).

I need to shampoo every day, if I miss a day I get a sore irritated scalp. I think the oil I produce in my own scalp irritates me, not scientific fact just an opinion.

If any of this makes any sense then I am glad.

[belfastgirl23]

I have scalp problems from time to time. I can't speak for the paleo diet but I do know that too much sugar, either in the form of direct sugary foods or in the form of too much white bread etc does not help. Stress also does not help.

in terms of treatment, I find a couple of washes with oliatum shampoo sorts it out. I also find avoiding SLS (sodium lauryl or laureth sulphate) helps. These days I'm using aveda scalp therapy shampoo for day to day use.

It's horrible isn't it...

[Sunny Saver]

I find that whatever I try if it works, only works for a bit then I need to change to something else. This has plagued me throughout my adult life. I have tried Nizoral, Polytar, Head and Shoulders, etc.

I find using a shampoo that doesn't irritate my skin for a month or so and then changing to another that doesn't irritate (like say Body Shop Olive Oil shampoo) then back doesn't cure it but keeps things under control. If I get really irritated I do a hot oil (I am a boy so don't do this sort of thing regularly).

I need to shampoo every day, if I miss a day I get a sore irritated scalp. I think the oil I produce in my own scalp irritates me, not scientific fact just an opinion.

If any of this makes any sense then I am glad.

What do you mean by hot oil please?