Dry scalp

*manda*

I've suffered badly in the last few years with a dry scalp- which flakes off and annoyingly means i can never wear black tops. I have tried anti-dandruff products, tea tree oil products, olive oil type products and nothing works. Anyone else have any tips?

I have very thick hair and do spend time rinsing shampoo out properly but i am wondering if this is part of the problem as it never seems as bad when the hairdresser does my hair?

Fern_Merkin

I swear by Oilatum shampoo. I have sebacious dermatitis which affects my face but mostly my scalp when I don't use this shampoo. If you have tried lots this may well work. I had no luck with anti dandruff and tea tree either. Or Nizoral. It's a little expensive but I get mine from Home Bargains for £2.99 / 50 ml. You don't need much and if it works it's worth it.

Best of luck!
FX

gordonstights

I have the same problem and my scalp also is better when the hairdresser has washed it. The best shampoo I have found that minimises the problem is the Avon 'Advance Techniques' haircare range. The 'Keep Clear' Oxygenating scalp treatment is good, along with their regular shampoos. You can buy online or from a rep if you have one locally.

littleredhen

T-gel shampoo - the non perfumed one

Savvy_Sue

Have you checked with your GP that it isn't something they should be treating?

whatatwit

My mum buys the shampoo that The Body Shop sell for dandruff/dry scalp, I think it's the ginger one.
It's not cheap, but does last a long time, she goes to the hairdressers about every 5 days, (not cheap, but her only pleasure in life :eek: ) the bottle lives at the hairdressers and lasts for months.

bargainbird

I got mine on prescription(which i dont pay for ... so a result)

Its called Capasal Therapeutic Shampoo made by Dermal.
I use it once a week

It smell like tarmac luuuuuuuuurvly..........

angel

bargainbird wrote: »

I got mine on prescription(which i dont pay for ... so a result)

Its called Capasal Therapeutic Shampoo made by Dermal.
I use it once a week

It smell like tarmac luuuuuuuuurvly..........

That's the one that my boyfriend is prescribed in Canada!

ninsy75

I suffered the same problems- dry scalp and itching which drove my husband mad!!!

The best products i found were Philip kingsley - dry and flakey scalp treatments. i use the shampoo and the dry scalp tonic and all my problems have disappeared!!

Philip Kingsley is expensive but worth it. i buy it from lookfantastic.com

noonesperfect

Please avoid any shampoo with sodium lauryl sulphate in it.

SLS is strong detergent used to de-grease engines - imagine what it does too your scalp and hair!!! :eek:

Fen1

Ditto going to the doctor. It could be something like a fungal infection that will need treating or dermatitis.........

Ditto Philip Kingsley. He is a trichologist - a medical specialist on the hair and scalp - so his products are very good. If you get them through QVC you get a 30 day moneyback guarantee if you don't get on with them. THe scalp tonic is excellent.