Itchy Scalp.
 

For the past couple of week my scalp has been itching like crazy! at first i thought it was chicken pox because my little nephew was thought to have it but turned out to be nothing, its not nits because i checked lol.

It woke me up last night and i was there scratching for about 10 minutes, what could it be? stress?

Thanks!

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Dunno... :scratch: :scratch: :scratch:

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Have you changed shampoo recently. If so try using an anti dandruff one for a couple of weeks. The standard anti dandruff are really good for itchy scalps as they seem to rinse out well. But not so good for genuine dandruff.

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I've had something similar recently. Like yourself I couldn't pin it down to anything definite but it's just too annoying.
I changed the shampoo I was using - switched to a Head and Shoulders-type of medicated for a while and it seems to have got a lot better.

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nits?

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No, i've been using Head and Shoulders for quite some time and never had any problems with it, unless im using too much when washing my hair, i heard TGel is pretty good?

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Scabies?

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No, no nits :sleep:

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Do you itch anywhere else?

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I hope not!, im a very clean person lol.

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No just my scalp

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Just because you've used a product it doesn't mean that the product isn;t causing the issues.. Manufacturers are constantly changing not only thier recipes but also thier suppliers constantly change what goes into the ingrediants they supply to the manufacturers ;)

Try another shampoo (just avoid tgel if it is a sensitivity to shampoos as it's made from coal tar) I'd suggest a clarifying shampoo for a bit as it contains no added extras, it will though strip the grease from your hair but it will tell you if there's a problem with it being a shampoo

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After a quick google you could have some fungus bacteria thing which can lead to baldness. Go to the docs.
Hope ive not worried you lol have a nice evening. You're making me feel itchy

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Weak, Limp, Lifeless Loreal Full Restore shampoo reduced irritance for me...

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I believe Russ uses Mr Sheen

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Ill do what you said, ill find a shampoo that's not full of chemicals, maybe something natural.

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:shocked:, ill try a different shampoo as Kymmy said and if its not gone after a week ill go the doctors.

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Who told you that? ;)

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Yeah, T-Gel is a good one.

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Cheryl

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Ah right, i was wondering why she was buying L'Oréal from Home Bargain the other day haha.

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Ooh get you with the correct apostrophes and accents and everything haha

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Google = Copy = Paste
:D

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If you can get it, Aveda is good if pricey.

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You could try this HERE
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...010/05/138.jpg

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Looks.... interesting, how would one use that!

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Aww I wanted to be the first to suggest nits.

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Try a delicate baby shampoo.

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Talk to the pharmacist..They may be able to see whether it is fungal,dandruff,nits,fleas,allergy or just cradle cap.After that they should have some lotion that will make it feel better.

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Psoriasis maybe?

is your head getting lumpy at all?


failing that it's a rare African worm, that lays it's eggs inside your ear, and then eat through your brain - and the itching you can feel is them trying to break out through the top of your head

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Just incase it's not the African worm and you survive I would try Dentinox baby cradle cap shampoo. I've had my BIL using it for a while now and says it has helped.

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This could also lead to baldness :D

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Some years ago I suffered with ichy scalp and dandruff and I tried all the anti dandruff and anti fungul shampoos such as Head & Shoulders ect which did not help at all!

When I was haveing my hair cut at a salon the hair dresser asked me what shampoo I use wich I told her and she recomended me to use Paul Mitchell Instant Moistue shampoo and that solved the ichy salp problem.

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Scabies has nothing to do with being a dirty git as far as i understand.;)
You`re just as likely, if not more so, to catch scabies if your an obsessive compulsive when it comes to staying clean. The mites apparently prefer a nice clean host in fact.

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Im going off the idea of being clean

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You only get scabies in the folds of the body..eg genitals,toes,fingers buttocks,waist.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabies

It could be anything.Go see the pharmacist or ask a friendly nurse you know to take a look to see if you need to visit the doctor.

Hopefully it's not ringworm..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringworm

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I have an itchy scalp too but i know it's because of the VO5 shampoo i'm using. I am too stingy to waste it though LOL. I love the Original Mint Source stuff but only buy it when it's on offer.

My hair hates me for having my baby, it's done nothing but fall out snce she was born. As if my hair wasn't thin enough :mad:

It could just be that your skin is dry on your head though.

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Try Aqueous cream, use it as a shampoo when you wash your head, "DON'T" use shampoo at all. The cream is £3 for a great big tub which will last you ages. I suffered with an itchy scalp for years, I found the cream treatment out by accident and it worked. That was 10 years ago and I've been itch free ever since.

Shampoo dries out your scalp making people itch, your scalp needs moisturising. Shampoo takes away all the essential oils from your scalp.

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Daughter & I have the same problem. Wash 1st with the VO5 then 2nd wash with Anti-Dandruff, seems to help with the itching.

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sumtimes suffer from itchy flaky scalp the best shampoo to use for this is one from the chemist called polytar - it does stimk but it does work as it contains coal tar which is very good for itchy scalps

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A good old fashioned method for getting your scalp sorted would be to call on one of these guys

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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...010/05/134.jpg

:)

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I use that cream for washing as I have a skin prob and also use if for moistering and it's the best thing ever but never knew you could use it as shampoo as well.

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It could be that iFrankie is washing his hair too often..that doesn't help again because it strips out the natural oils that keep the skin and hair healthy.

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Yes, when you think about it your calp is like your hands. I recommend it 100%.

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You have furry palms?

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I think what he meant was that the scalp is as sensitive as your skin on your hands but that was funny :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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Go and see a trichologist......:)

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The fact that the OP hasn't been back since Saturday may be significant.

I hope it's not too serious.

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I've heard that Knees and Toes is also a good shampoo...

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I usually wash my hair every morning but these past few days i've not, the itching seems to have settled down now so your probably right.

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dont worry about the baldness, Ken was itchy and look at his lovely flowing locks :D



just a joke Ken :)

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I use Polytar liquid when my psoriasis flares up during stressful periods.Psoriasis does cause my scalp (and elbows) to itch. Available from Boots or your Doctor.

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especially for Hobbits.

;)

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To be honest healthy hair can go at least 5 days without being washed.I've really long hair and I only wash it once a week.My hairdresser is impressed at how healthy it is..she only has to cut about inch or so of dead hair when I visit her.

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It's got something to do with the natural oils in your hair hasn't it?, because i wash it everyday im loosing the oils.

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she's not likely to be cutting alive hair!

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Really? I have to wash mine at least every other day otherwise it gets far too greasy

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Well maybe your hair is fighting back in defence. ;)
Constantly washing out the natural oils for 'most' people is not a good idea especially as some shampoos are rather harsh.

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Dead hair as in split ends....:rolleyes:

And yes hair is alive otherwise how does it keep growing?

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It would seem so..:)

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To be strictly accurate it's only the hair follicle (root) that is alive. The hair itself is dead.

Perhaps it dries out over time which could cause the ends to split?

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I have ridiculously greasy hair, and i once tried this theory of not washing it for a week or so (i was staying in lol!) and it does reach a point where it doesn't get any greasier, but it felt MING.

I washed it on Tues night and right now it's like a block of lard :erm:

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hhhmmm... lard..... does it have bacon bits in it?

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IN which case highlights can be helpful along with the gentlest shampoo (not baby shampoo) and washing hair only once rather than twice. Also make sure the water is cool rather than hot. This was advice I got from a hairdresser when I was going through the greasy teens & it worked for me.

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I only wash my hair once with shampoo not the twice most do..and I use loads of conditioner plus a leave in spray conditioner.If I don't my hair goes like straw.

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Having very short hair I wash it at least once everyday when I shower and have done so for years. I can't remember when I last had an itchy scalp until I reads this thread and now I can't stop scratching. :(

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There are some medications that can cause rashes and itching.

I never had a itchy head until I started using the Qvar inaler, I kep telling my doc that it was Qvar that was causing it, but he wouldn't believe me. I got so fed up with it that I stopped using it for 2 weeks and finally the itching stopped. I went back to see the doc and told him what I had done, I now have a replacement for the Qvar and not had an itch since.

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So quick update, i bought Asda's Essential care 2 in 1 intensive anti dandruff shampoo and conditioner, from the first day i used it the itching had stopped!, my head has been itch free for a week!

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I bet you had slight sun burn on your head with all this nice sun we have been having.
Flaky skin will make it itch.

Tip for itchy heads, rub some baby oil in to it.
A indian head massage is devine.

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baby oil that's your answer to everything :D

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Mmmm. Works for me..

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:DAnd me..... Baby Oil is the answer to everything.:D

God knows how they make it though:erm:

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they put old nappies in a cider press and collect the residue ,then its distilled for purity and bottled .

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You`re wierd................:D

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Baby oil and Tea Tree oil, both are high on my list of what a woman should always carry in her handbag ;):)

Im sorry Paul for replying to this..

I searched the bases first and this thread came up so it looked like the BEST one to add my reply to...

I have to be very careful what I eat.. Gellen Gum,Acadia Gum can make me itch like crazy..

Xantham Gum is the worst.. That crap can cause Flu like symptoms and it has!!


Why do they put this garbage in our food??

It really honestly seems like they wanna hurt people,make them feel crappy!!

Im itchy right now on my scalp and other places although I do have Psyorsis so sometimes that makes the itchiness worse... When i scratch it feels like bugs crawling on my skin!! (Its just dead skin however)


Reading thru this thread has helped some...

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Maybe you drink too much chocolate milk, try water instead.

Xantham Gum is generally safe but just because the odd person may have an allergic reaction to it doesn't mean it's garbage, if that was the case all foods would be banned.