ahhh SCALP SCABS

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Help!

I'm suffering from dry, scabby scalp. I'm talking full square-inch scabs around my temples. I know what instigated it - a blow-drying-happy stylist I visited last week - but there has to be a deeper root to this problem.

This is gross. Anyone have any short-term and long-term suggestions?

I've heard tea tree oil, I'm going to dab some of that on, but not sure what to do next.

 

[kmn1980]

I don't have any suggestions but I hope you feel better soon. It sounds like that would hurt.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

I've never had scabs that large.... but my first thought is find another stylist. You shouldn't have anything THAT severe going on with your scalp unless it's chemical services. A tea tree blend should help some but you need vitamin E or aloe to help promote healing. I hope it gets better soon.

 

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oops. Let me clarify. These aren't chemical scabs, or painful. Just dryness and very large flakes. Thanks for your responses!

BUMP

 

[D.Lisha]

Do you have seborrheic dermatitis/Eczema of the scalp? If so I suggest cradle cap shampoo for infants. It can be found in Wal-Mart and it's by "Gentle-Naturals" below is a picture of it:

They also have the cradle cap creme as well. I have seborrheic dermatitis, but since using this line of products....i've been able to keep it under control. I have no flakes at all

 

[Junebug D]

Denorex shampoo (coal tar version) has good reviews online. I've just started to use it for my scalp, so I can't say if it's effective for me yet. But I did just use it this morning and it did not dry out my hair. It is a 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, but you should follow up with a normal deep conditioner too. I got mine at Walgreens.

 

[D.Lisha]

Junebug D: :scratchch....hmm sounds like something worth trying out. Do you have a pic of the one that you currently use?

 

[HairGroupie]

I also have seborrheic dermatitis/Eczema and my scalp used to get scabs/sores constantly in certain areas. I'd wash my hair within 3-4 days I could feel them coming back. After doing some research on here, I purchased Neutrogena T-Sal Shampoo (they also have a T-Gel) and it has totally stopped my problem. I use it once every other week and I haven't had those scabs in months. The Shampoo specifically states that it controls symptoms of dandruff, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.

 

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Thanks all! Only problem is I'm currently in the UK where we don't have a lot of those brands. I'll do some research though

 

[kmn1980]

Oh in that case, my DH uses this Home Health brand called Clean that we get from Vitamin Shop. I then massage his scalp with coconut oil. His scalp has improved considerably.

 

[Junebug D]

Junebug D: :scratchch....hmm sounds like something worth trying out. Do you have a pic of the one that you currently use?

D.Lisha Here it is:
Denorex