Recommendations for a product to tackle a dry, flaky scalp?

K9sandFelines

sanel wrote: »

Nizoral used to be on perscription only but now is available from Boots and superdrug and everywhere I guess

Oh good. Our Boots is tiny, but then i didn't ask behind the counter, i jsut looked what was available on the shelf.

chelle333

Hi, i suffered years with a very flaky scalp and the only thing that cleared it up was t-gel, they sell it in boots Tesco etc http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=257120003

debtfreeatlonglast

hi, lush do a solid shampoo bar called soak n float which contains cade oil and is very effective in dealing with psoriasis and eczema of the scalp, and also great for getting rid of dry, flaky skin too. it costs £5.25 and lasts for about 80 wahes. hth.

K9sandFelines

Overwhelmed by all the replies @chelle333 and debtfreeatlonglast ... will note those down but just purchased a bottle of the Naked range from Boots, so will trial this first.

patanne

Many years ago my doctor recommended aqueous cream (after I had tried some very expensive remedies). Just slop it on, let it dry for a while, a few hours if possible, then wash it without using shampoo. I'd reached the stage where my forehead had become allergic to my hair & itched all the time. It is available in a lot of places for only 99p a large pot. The best thing is that it doesn't have a load more chemicals in it to cause more allergies.

K9sandFelines

patanne wrote: »

Many years ago my doctor recommended aqueous cream (after I had tried some very expensive remedies). Just slop it on, let it dry for a while, a few hours if possible, then wash it without using shampoo. I'd reached the stage where my forehead had become allergic to my hair & itched all the time. It is available in a lot of places for only 99p a large pot. The best thing is that it doesn't have a load more chemicals in it to cause more allergies.

We have tons of Aqueous cream, as she also suffers from eczema, thanks. Does it wash out okay without shampoo :undecided?

patanne

Yes it acts just like a shampoo - not quite as foamy but foamy enough to feel like it is working and your hair does feel really really clean. I normally put it on a couple of hours before bedtime & let it soak in then put more on. I wash my hair in the shower in the am, so I start with just a little water to lather.

Just putting it on really cools the scalp and takes the heat out of the itching. I hope it works for your daughter, it doesn't work for everyone obviously as it depends on the cause. But at least it costs very little to try, unlike some of the other treatments available. I have my fingers crossed for you!

If you feel you need to know more just ask. PM me if you would rather.

bcl999

sanel wrote: »

Nizoral used to be on perscription only but now is available from Boots and superdrug and everywhere I guess

The over-the-counter version contains half the active ingredient of the prescription version.

K9sandFelines

bcl999 wrote: »

The over-the-counter version contains half the active ingredient of the prescription version.

I now have a doctors appointment, so will see what they recommend, but carry on with the Naked shampoo from Boots in the meantime.

K9sandFelines

patanne wrote: »

Yes it acts just like a shampoo - not quite as foamy but foamy enough to feel like it is working and your hair does feel really really clean. I normally put it on a couple of hours before bedtime & let it soak in then put more on. I wash my hair in the shower in the am, so I start with just a little water to lather.

Just putting it on really cools the scalp and takes the heat out of the itching. I hope it works for your daughter, it doesn't work for everyone obviously as it depends on the cause. But at least it costs very little to try, unlike some of the other treatments available. I have my fingers crossed for you!

If you feel you need to know more just ask. PM me if you would rather.

Thanks Patanne. I will mention it to the doc as we are there Thursday, and see what he says re the Aqueous. She might find it awkward to rinse off herself, especially if it has to be left on; and she'd never get up in time to wash it off in the morning :rotfl:. Could be something to try of a weekend maybe though.