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Scarlett1
09-09-2005, 6:28 PM
Please can anyone help me, my head itches real bad, I dont have nits, although they have been around lately in my daughter's hair :rolleyes:

My hairdresser says my scalp is extremely dry and sensitive, so Im wondering what kind of lotion or potion I could use to sort this out ? :T

Last time I use an avon shampoo cause its only been since then that I have had this itch :mad:

Rikki
09-09-2005, 6:31 PM
TG shampoo is good for a dry sensitive scalp.

max2002ad
09-09-2005, 7:45 PM
How long have you had the problem for and what have you tried ?

T-gel is a possibility or possibly polytar shampoo.

Both products available from your local pharmacy.

divadee
12-09-2005, 8:50 AM
I have had this problems for 2 years, tried all sorts of different shampoos etc.... including polytar and tg shampoo none of them worked for me. The itching got so bad that i was ending up with like little scabs where i had scratched so hard and cut my scalp!!


I found a sunsilk shampoo for itchy/sensitive scalp and it has worked wonders for me!!! It is not that expensive and can normally be found on some kind of offer BOGOF or 3 for 2.

Hope That Helps :)

aliasojo
12-09-2005, 9:29 AM
I find that if I use any shampoo that has panthenol in it, my scalp itches.

Never used to have a problem but I think maybe constant use of the years has developed a sensitivity of some sort.

Most middle range shampoos have this ingredient in them and it's surprisingly difficult to find a shampoo without. Some of the cheapest supermarket shampoos have been ok though.

Many hairdressers will tell you to use a cheap shampoo but a good conditoner. Too many shampoos rely on 'plasticisers' to make the hair smooth and shiney and it's these that cause the problems half the time.

Rikki
12-09-2005, 9:52 AM
Holland and Barrett sell Teetree shampoo and conditioner this may help.

It may be worth a trip to the doctors just to make sure every thing is alright.

SnowyOwl
12-09-2005, 10:43 PM
On a different thread some time ago someone recommended Aveda Scalp Tonic - apparently it worked like magic for the sort of problem you have described. Sorry, am being a bit lazy by not looking for the thread for you, but thought I'd pass on the advice anyway, even if it's not the cheapest solution.

macchicken
12-09-2005, 11:31 PM
I have really bad exzema on my scalp, i use a shampoo i think its called 'alphosil' you can get it on prescription but its proably cheaper to but in Boots. Its in a white bottle and its not with the normal shampoos, try with the medicated ones.
hope this works for you

Scarlett1
13-09-2005, 9:38 PM
thanks everyone for the suggestions :T

divadee funny you should mention Sunsilk, I clicked a banner the other day that took me to the website and I noticed that range, I cheekily emailed them asking for a sample, but they said they dont do sample sizes so could not help me :rolleyes:

*itches head* :rotfl: