tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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INTENSELY ITCHY SCALP
what works?
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horribly ITCHING SCALP!! any help?
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Have you tried clarifying? Maybe you could do water rinses and space out cowashing with actual conditioners for every other day or every third day? Also you might want to try letting your scalp just breathe and actually dry out before re-washing. If you MUST put something on your actual scalp I would try a little tea tree/jojoba mixture because jojoba oil is light and most like your natural scalp secretions and tea tree will fight/prevent any type of fungal irritations.
melissa-bee
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Have you tried diluted apple cider vinegar on your scalp as the last rinse. It balances the ph on your scalp and it's anti fungal as well. Just pour it on your scalp, massage it in your scalp. Do not rinse it out. The smell of vinegar will go as your hair dries.
It takes a few washes but it should improve by the wash.
I had a similar problem and i believe this and tea tree oil helped.
It takes a few washes but it should improve by the wash.
I had a similar problem and i believe this and tea tree oil helped.
tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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scaling? no...never had dandruff OR FLAKES in my life (course barely drink water)
JUST UNRULY ITCHING
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tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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i do the acv rinse, massage into scalp often...but i always rinsed after the conditioner applied
tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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MY MOM THOUGHT IT WAS THE RELAXER....CUT IT ALL OFF BACK IN FEB 2010....it almost seems like it's worse HONESTLY!
Hairsnob
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Sometimes it could be a certain ingredient you're allergic to that you keep putting on your scalp making it worse. Have you tried Sulfur 8?
Years ago I went through a severely itchy scalp when I had an allergic reaction to a hair dye. I tried everything, Tea Tree oil, some other oils marketed for scalp itch and who knows what else. It drove me crazy. I can't really remember if Sulfur 8 helped at that time but it ended after about a week. But if the Sulfur 8 doesn't help then I'd try something anti-fungal like the Miconazole Nitrate. Check out the ingredients in your shampoos and stuff and see if any similar ingredients are listed, like parabens.
I'd also try taking something like Benadryl, just in case it's an allergic reaction.
And in case it's fungal I'd try the MN. You can dab a little in one spot to see if it helps.
Good luck! HTH
Years ago I went through a severely itchy scalp when I had an allergic reaction to a hair dye. I tried everything, Tea Tree oil, some other oils marketed for scalp itch and who knows what else. It drove me crazy. I can't really remember if Sulfur 8 helped at that time but it ended after about a week. But if the Sulfur 8 doesn't help then I'd try something anti-fungal like the Miconazole Nitrate. Check out the ingredients in your shampoos and stuff and see if any similar ingredients are listed, like parabens.
I'd also try taking something like Benadryl, just in case it's an allergic reaction.
And in case it's fungal I'd try the MN. You can dab a little in one spot to see if it helps.
Good luck! HTH
daydreem2876
carpe diem
I use Qhemet's AOHC on my itchy scalp... it works wonders
curlicarib
Lovin'' All of Me
Research the indian herbs - shikakai, brahami, amla, henna, etc. They are VERY GOOD for the scalp/hair. I never suffered from itchy scalp, but since I've been using these I have no scalp issues at all.
HTH
HTH
JustSimplyTish
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I woke up last night with my scalp itching like crazy...I thought I was gonna scratch my head off...
I had some HairVeda Whipped Green Tea Butter so I put it on my scalp and OMG the itching stopped like instantly....
I have used the Qhemet's Tea Tree & Grapeseed Therapeutic Pomade in the past and it works fabulous too
I had some HairVeda Whipped Green Tea Butter so I put it on my scalp and OMG the itching stopped like instantly....
I have used the Qhemet's Tea Tree & Grapeseed Therapeutic Pomade in the past and it works fabulous too
KinkyGenius
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When I had itchy scalp issues, what I did was put some Mizani Scalp Care Conditioner in a color applicator bottle watering it down just a bit and put it directly on my scalp. It felt so good. Then rinse and that stopped the itching immediately for me. I no longer have those issues though, I think it's because I stopped using conditioners that contained a lot of cones.
SherylsTresses
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What worked for me was prepooing scalp and hair overnight just before my shampoo. I mixed:
Dandruff Treatment Recipe:
1 cup moisturizing conditioner
1 tbsp tea tree oil
1 tbsp peppermint oil
1 tbsp EVOO
I sure hope something works out for you.
Dandruff Treatment Recipe:
1 cup moisturizing conditioner
1 tbsp tea tree oil
1 tbsp peppermint oil
1 tbsp EVOO
I sure hope something works out for you.
melissa-bee
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Maybe you are allergic to commercial ingredients. Like someone suggested use herbs to cleanse your scalp, or even cheaper is baking soda, that helped me as well.
hair4romheaven
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Noticed your in ATL...get a shower water filter from Home Depot.
tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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just order about 18 bottles ---during sale, don't know if it affected my scalp last time
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tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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..RECENTLY changeD LOCATIONS....maybe the water is a part of it....but will try
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tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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i absolutely think this may be apart of it....MY SKIN>>> CAN'T WEAR FAKE JEWELRY (INFLAMMED SKIN)...CAN'T WEAR REAL JEWELRY FOR LONG (IRRITATED/ITCHY SKIN)...
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tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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i have been using brahami, shikakai, neem (that's all they had) and so far i like them on my face
i think neem caused me to shed alot
something did....like over nite & that was the newby
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tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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sulfur 8 works well for the day....but wears off so quickly
i sit under the dryer with it on my scalp....but next day...its over
i may set it on fire
i sit under the dryer with it on my scalp....but next day...its over
i may set it on fire
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Lady S
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I'd get an allergy test to see if you can pinpoint a specific thing you're allergic to. That way, maybe you won't have to give away/sell all of your hair products. I can't use sulfates on my scalp, but everything else is fine. And I use moisturizers, pomade, oils, silicons. . .
From your list, it sounds like you're trying to keep it natural. But have you tried any of the dandruff shampoos like selsun blue or head & shoulders. What about T-Gel? It does reek of charcoal, though. But I think sulfer 8 has a stronger smell. Nizoral works very well for me. I rotate it with Kimble's peppermint shampoo. I will not like to you, Nizoral is drying. You do have to balance it out with conditioner and moisturizers. There's also Scalpicin, an anti-itch liquid treatment.
ETA: Forgot about the insurance thing, but you maybe able to do your own allergy test like doing your own patch tests on your arm, like they tell you to do when you dye your hair. Itchy scalp is horrible. I've had scabs from scratching so hard. I hope you find a solution. ((((((HUGS)))))))
From your list, it sounds like you're trying to keep it natural. But have you tried any of the dandruff shampoos like selsun blue or head & shoulders. What about T-Gel? It does reek of charcoal, though. But I think sulfer 8 has a stronger smell. Nizoral works very well for me. I rotate it with Kimble's peppermint shampoo. I will not like to you, Nizoral is drying. You do have to balance it out with conditioner and moisturizers. There's also Scalpicin, an anti-itch liquid treatment.
ETA: Forgot about the insurance thing, but you maybe able to do your own allergy test like doing your own patch tests on your arm, like they tell you to do when you dye your hair. Itchy scalp is horrible. I've had scabs from scratching so hard. I hope you find a solution. ((((((HUGS)))))))
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tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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i DEFINITELY think any conditioners on my scalp are irritants
but this preceding my current practice (conditioning root to tip)
but it is now a lot worse
but this preceding my current practice (conditioning root to tip)
but it is now a lot worse
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Lady S
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I'm sorry, hon. I know it's frustrating. But hang in there.What about those fragrance-free, dye-free shampoos? I do believe they still have sulfates, though.
Even though it's not a complete solution, you may want to try a hydrocortisone cream on your scalp daily for the itch. Something like Cortizone or Aveeno. Benadryl cream doesn't have hydrocortisone so it's not as effective.
Another consideration, monistat. Yes, the yeast infection cream. Or the ointment that treats athlete's foot.
CarefreeinChicago
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I wonder if it is folliculitis? I member on here had a home recipe for it
darlingdiva
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The Boundless Tresses Revitalizing Hair Balm works wonders for my itchy scalp.
westNDNbeauty
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Have you tried Nizoral Shampoo???
I used to have a completely jacked up scalp. It was so bad that I couldn't go more than 3 days without washing due to the itching and flakes. I used Nizoral about twice a month for a year and I am pleased to say, I have one health scalp. No itchies. I can go 2 weeks without washing if I wanted. And I no longer have to use Nizoral.
Just make sure you have a moisture rich conditioner to follow up with.
Check walgreen or cvs. Blue odd shaped bottle.
I used to have a completely jacked up scalp. It was so bad that I couldn't go more than 3 days without washing due to the itching and flakes. I used Nizoral about twice a month for a year and I am pleased to say, I have one health scalp. No itchies. I can go 2 weeks without washing if I wanted. And I no longer have to use Nizoral.
Just make sure you have a moisture rich conditioner to follow up with.
Check walgreen or cvs. Blue odd shaped bottle.
MontegoBayBaby
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Your method for treating scalp itch is going to depend on the cause. Could be seborrhea dermatitis, too much product on scalp, not washing often enough, allergy to ingredients etc.
My flakes tend to be very bad. The flakes are large and dry unlike the tiny flecks that are dandruff. Regardless of the treatment you are pursuing the frequency of its use is important. I find that I must wash my hair every three days to reduce the flakes. This alone helps significantly even without using any special treatment Neutrogena T-Gel can sometimes help depending on your issue but it strips your hair and gets everything all tangled. For me its not worth it.
Steaming your hair does help a bit. As well, doing a hot treatment, massaging the scalp and usng a comb to gently rub off the flakes can also be helpful.
My flakes tend to be very bad. The flakes are large and dry unlike the tiny flecks that are dandruff. Regardless of the treatment you are pursuing the frequency of its use is important. I find that I must wash my hair every three days to reduce the flakes. This alone helps significantly even without using any special treatment Neutrogena T-Gel can sometimes help depending on your issue but it strips your hair and gets everything all tangled. For me its not worth it.
Steaming your hair does help a bit. As well, doing a hot treatment, massaging the scalp and usng a comb to gently rub off the flakes can also be helpful.
Poopiedo
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My mom told me she had constant itching in the top of her head. Her hair also became thin in the area. Once day she decided to use Neosporin in that area and she said the itching stopped and the hair is growing back slowly. I also told her about cowashing. I've bought her conditioner and coconut oil and she does this daily. She hasn't mentioned anything about itching anymore.
tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
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THANK U so much
never had any flakes...i was too much now b/c of the itching
yes i have gotten matted hair from certain dandruff shampoos so i refrain
try adding only to scalp..
I THINK I MAY TRY MN &/or NEOSPORIN
NEED TO KNOW WHICH NEOSPORIN....WHICH MN....WHERE TO FIND THE SULFUR
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