Dry Itchy Scalp.... Pls Help

[Brianna H]

Hiya Ive Got A Very Dry Itchy Scalp. I Can't Even Sleep At Nights It's So Distressing, Can Anyone Recommend Me Something To Use On My Scalp. Plzzzz

Much Appreciated

 

[curvygurl77]

Hello Wasuup,

Just in a general sense, and without knowing more detail, I would look at Sodium Laurel/Laureth Sulphate which is a chemical used in shampoos, conditioners, cosmetics.

It is such a caustic cleanser that it corrodes the hair follicle and impairs its ability to grow. It is implicated in scalp irritation, dandruff, eczema and other scalp disorders and can be one of the reasons for the incidence of thinning hair. By switching to a shampoo that says SLS-free (some are in health shops, others mail order), can restore the natural healthy function of the hair follicle.

Organics do a nice one called Red Raspberry. Look out also to avoid propolene glycol.

Yeast overgrowth/candida can be another cause of dandruff/itchy scalp. Also, look at essential fatty acids deficiency, omega 3/6.

I did read recently that massaging sesame oil into the scalp can stop the itchiness etc., so maybe worth a try.

Hope you find your answer!

Candlelight x

 

[Mister Hat]

Hi Wasuup

As an Holistic Therapist, if you presented with your scalp condition in my clinic I would advise you as follows:

Due to your condition sounding so extreme and more importantly you not knowing the origin of your problem your condition would be contra-indicated due to cross contamination in my clinic and possibly aggravating your condition etc.
I would advise you to go to your GP to get a diagnosis. I would also advise you to mention to your GP that you may be seeking ‘complementary therapies’ for your condition too.
I would say to you that when you can tell me what your condition is, or what it isn't, I can then advise you in a ‘complementary’ sense.

I would either advise you in my particular therapies, refer you onto another type of therapist, list the different type of complimentary therapies that to my knowledge may help you and would also advise you on appropriate ‘safe’ self-help methods that you could do/use at home.


Sorry that my method doesn’t give you a quick fix Wasuup and may not be the way you wish to deal with things. In the long run I would be looking to get to the cause of your problem and not just treat the symptom, so I thought I would add my bit to your thread too.

There are many, many reasons why your scalp may be irritated at the moment, the best bit of advice I can give you is go and get it checked out by your GP.

All the best.

Rx

 

[Petite]

hi wasup,i know an excellent shampoo that doesnt contain sulphates or sulfosuccinates its called traite' cream shampoo my friend has severe psorisis and its virtually cleared up,being a hairdresser i have good knowledge of scalp disorders you could have eczema or an allergy to a certain shampoo. The shampoo that i recommend has a web site mastey.com its very expensive but worth it,its so gentle you can use it on you're face as it has a good ph, i hope this will helpx

 

[Just Curious!]

Thanks all ....

much appreciated.

 

[Good Music Feeds My Soul]

I agree with Cirrus that you should see a doctor if it is that severe.

I also have dry itchy spots on my scalp. Do you drink enough water? Taking flax seed oil may help too. Massaging an oil like coconut oil into the scalp may help. Leave it in for a bit and wash out. I find I have to shampoo three times so my hair is not greasy when it drys. I also use a mix of apple cider vinegar and water as a hair rinse after I wash may hair. You have to be careful if you have cut your scalp because it will sting!

 

[Surender Rao]

I had a terrible scalp a month or so ago. It was the worst case I'd ever seen! Sore, itching and flakes everywhere! I used 2 tbspns warm olive oil and the same quantity of salt. I rinsed my hair in warm water so my scalp was warm and wet then gently massaged the salt/oil scrub. I left it on for 10 mins under a shower cap and towel over the top, then washed it out. It worked wonders and I've been doing that once a week since whether I've needed to or not.