Itchy, flaky scalp - help!

stacyl1977_2

Both my 12 yr old daughter and I have got terribly dry scalps.

We are using T-Gel shampoo now which hasn't really helped and our scalps are still itchy and really flaky. As soon as we have washed it, it looks flaky again. It is really embarrassing. We live in a hard water area which I dont think helps but I was wondering if there are any certains foods we can eat which will help. We have a good healthy diet and keep active, do all the good things although slip abit at eating chocolate lol!

Can anyone advise us on what has worked for them as it is driving us mad and I dont want to go out without a hat on

Thank you

annie2005

It's worthwhile having your doc take a look. Just in case it's not just dandruff. They can also prescribe if it is really bad dandruff.

Also some people are allergic to chemicals in shampoos. Check out the board about using conditioner to wash with, for more info.

Personally I find Tgel too harsh as it causes eczema to break out on my scalp. There are dandruff shampoos for sensitive skins which suit my skin better. Tesco used to do an own brand one for under a quid.

With being in a hard water area it would be trial and error to see what worked.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1516533
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1390241

stacyl1977_2

annie2005 wrote: »

It's worthwhile having your doc take a look. Just in case it's not just dandruff. They can also prescribe if it is really bad dandruff.

Also some people are allergic to chemicals in shampoos. Check out the board about using conditioner to wash with, for more info.

Personally I find Tgel too harsh as it causes eczema to break out on my scalp. There are dandruff shampoos for sensitive skins which suit my skin better. Tesco used to do an own brand one for under a quid.

With being in a hard water area it would be trial and error to see what worked.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1516533
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1390241

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I will definately try other shampoos first but if that fails, I will see the doc. Thank you

suki1964

stacyl1977 wrote: »

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I will definately try other shampoos first but if that fails, I will see the doc. Thank you

I would do it the other way about tbh - see the GP before chopping and changing shampoos. There are some eczemas that look like dandruff so dont feel silly about seeing your GP

ali-t

stacyl1977 wrote: »

Both my 12 yr old daughter and I have got terribly dry scalps.

Can anyone advise us on what has worked for them as it is driving us mad and I dont want to go out without a hat on

Thank you

I can't help you with what works as my scalp still itches constantly but could tell you what doesn't. I had a recomendation to buy the boots range - I think it is called hair experts or something like that and is in white packaging. I bought a pre treatment product and a shampoo and a post washing treatment and I still itch. Save your money!

A friend of mine uses essential oils a lot and suggested I use peppermint and tea tree oil but again no particular improvement but definitely better than the boots stuff.

Mercy

Hiya

there are a couple of other threads to peruse.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=863135&highlight=sebacious+dermatitis


http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=839905&highlight=sebacious+dermatitis


I have sebacious dermatitis and nothing really helps except oilatum shampoo. Others swear by Nizoral. I always thought it was dandruff, but nothing ever really worked.

Mx

flissh

Two of my daughters have terribly flaky scalps. My poor youngest gets great big sore areas.
Someone once told me to try the body shops anti dandruff shampoo. It is not cheap, but it really has been very effective. All the special stuff like T Gel would not touch it, but now it seems under control.

stacyl1977_2

Thanks to everyone who have posted replies. I have got quite a few ideas to think about and look into which is a good start. So, thanks again. Much appreciated

ivylinn

I used to use a shampoo called polytar for my eczema.
It worked very well but it does smell of tar.
Some people find baby shampoo works too.

whatatwit

Hi, the Body Shop shampoo is the Ginger one.

flossyblog

I had dandruff and itchy scalp, I used apple cider vinegar.