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

sanel_2

bcl999 wrote: »

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

Hm, never knew there was a two version. I've noticed that the one over counter is not as strong. Mind you, didn't use prescription one for a while so didn't think much of it.

whizzybee

Im so glad someone has asked about this, although mine isnt too bad, I too suffer from an itchy scalp and dandruff and the usual (H&S, own brands of this) just haven't worked. I also tried ginger shampoo from body shop and alas, that hasn't worked either. My hair tends to go greasy really quickly so would all of the ones mentioned above be ok? Or would they just make my hair even greasier?

Charshy

debtfreeatlonglast wrote: »

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.

Also recommended by me I used to work for LUSH a very long time ago, and this stuff is basically solidified, travel-friendly T-Gel!

K9sandFelines

whizzybee wrote: »

Im so glad someone has asked about this, although mine isnt too bad, I too suffer from an itchy scalp and dandruff and the usual (H&S, own brands of this) just haven't worked. I also tried ginger shampoo from body shop and alas, that hasn't worked either. My hair tends to go greasy really quickly so would all of the ones mentioned above be ok? Or would they just make my hair even greasier?

Unfortunately i think it's trial and error with these things sometimes.I think if uou go down the medicated route it's possibly one cap fits all as far as the shampoo is concerned.

K9sandFelines

Charshy wrote: »

Also recommended by me I used to work for LUSH a very long time ago, and this stuff is basically solidified, travel-friendly T-Gel!

Used to have LUSH on the doorstep too, but moved away so would now have to order online if i took this up.
Thanks for your reply.

bcl999

sanel wrote: »

Hm, never knew there was a two version. I've noticed that the one over counter is not as strong. Mind you, didn't use prescription one for a while so didn't think much of it.

Yes. If I remember correctly the OTC version is 1% and the prescription version 2% of the active ingredient (ketoconazole).

artystix

http://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/polytar.html

I've always used Polytar.......very like T Gel but cheaper!

Firefly

Years of a flaky scalp came to an end when I read a thread here that recommended aveda shampure. Although not cheap, a 1l bottle lasts me over a year (I have short hair) and never a flake or an itch since. I'm sure Head & Shoulders causes more problems than it cures! I wouldn't change my shampoo now.

K9sandFelines

I am going to wait and see what the doctor says now, as not sure if it has been caused by a reaction to Lyclear. It's only come on since she was treated for nits in the last school holidays, and she's been back at school a week and got them again . So i don't want to try something then undo it all by having to put more nit lotion on her hair!

sophlowe45

Best thing is to see your G.P.

I use

http://www.naturallythinking.com/products/Shampoo-SLS-free-Extra-Mild.html

I used to use prescription shampoo, Nizoral, T-Gel when I was a teenager but all only offered temporary relief.

Now its taken a few months but my scalp is much better.

I started with using Organic Surge, still have their conditioner left but Naturallythinking is cheaper so I switched to their shampoo (and shower gel).