dandruff/itchy, flaky scalp

rabialiones
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i would welcome any tips on how to get rid of dandruff
is head and shoulders any good?
would prefer natural methods instead of chemicals in shampoos.
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  • Addy
    Addy Posts: 1,896 Forumite
    What most people call dandruff, is simply a dry flaky scalp. True dandruff is a condition akin to cradlecap in babies.

    My hairdresser told me that many anti-dandruff shampoos such as Head and Shoulders alleviate the problem while you're using them, but as soon as you stop using them it comes back even worse.

    She recommended KMS Daily Fixx Dandruff Shampoo for the itchy flaky scalp, also Redken Dandruff shampoo and I can vouch that both are very good. However, both are expensive and so I'd like to know if there are any other remedies that people can suggest.
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    Addy

    I really hope that you mean cradlecap and not the above version! :):):)
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  • Sheel
    Sheel Posts: 45,671 Forumite
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    Weyres wrote:
    Are you sure it is dandruff and not psoriasis?

    Or eczema

    My husband has eczema on his scalp and uses Polytar shampoo which is also for the treatment of dandruff
    Same old same old since 2008

  • Addy
    Addy Posts: 1,896 Forumite
    elona wrote:
    Addy

    I really hope that you mean cradlecap and not the above version! :):):)

    Yikes!! Yes I did, lol.

    I'll edit it :o
  • katy2
    katy2 Posts: 148 Forumite
    I sympathise and have tried all the shampoos. I have found the best to be alphosyl 2 in 1 shampoo. You will be able to buy it in Boots. It is a herbal medicated shampoo for the scalp. Doesn't have the tarry smell of polytar. I use it constantly and if I run out and use a normal shampoo even for a couple of days I notice the difference. I wouldn't use anything else now. Might be worth a try.
  • Sheel
    Sheel Posts: 45,671 Forumite
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    katy2 wrote:
    I sympathise and have tried all the shampoos. I have found the best to be alphosyl 2 in 1 shampoo. You will be able to buy it in Boots. It is a herbal medicated shampoo for the scalp. Doesn't have the tarry smell of polytar. I use it constantly and if I run out and use a normal shampoo even for a couple of days I notice the difference. I wouldn't use anything else now. Might be worth a try.

    Thanks , i'm going to buy some Alphosyl for my husband to try :cool:
    Same old same old since 2008

  • katy2
    katy2 Posts: 148 Forumite
    Sheel if you dont see it sitting out ask at the pharmacy counter for it, as they are bound to have it. I have had lots of scalp problems in the past and it was a Doctor who told me to use this,years ago. Touch wood as long as I stick with it, I dont have much bother now.
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    I did not see it on the main shelves so ended up with T gel!

    Next time I will try the pharmacy!
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  • Ted_Hutchinson
    Ted_Hutchinson Posts: 7,142 Forumite
    Does 5% tea tree oil shampoo reduce dandruff? The report here says it does.
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  • maggie1976
    maggie1976 Posts: 97 Forumite
    My husband gets a flaky scalp and uses the Original Source Mint and Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner daily which keeps it at bay.
    Baby #1 due December '05 :)
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