Flaky, scaly scalp.

[RichTea90]

Hi all,

I have always suffered from dandruff, but lately in particular my scalp is flaking these large scales!

I have used T Gel before but didn’t find that helpful. I’m using a clarifying shampoo atm.

can you recommend anything else?

also why does this happen to me?

thanks

Betacap scalp lotion works a treat. I tend to only use it once or twice and it clears things pretty quickly. It doesn't smell great, very chemically, so I use it at bedtime!

Get a scalp scrub! It's amazing. Christopher robin do a seal salt one, literally removed all my flaky skin on my scalp

alberto balsam teatree shampoo- it's the only thing that calms my scaly scalp. I've tried all the expensive fancy ones and all they did was irritate. Only once or twice a week though. I can't wash more often than that with anything

I've given up shampoo completely as my scalp has developed an allergy to some of the ingredients (especially in shampoos for itchy, flaky scalps!) I have short hair so it didn't take long for my hair to adapt (it looked a bit unkempt for a couple of days) but after 6 weeks my scalp was completely clear. I just massage my scalp with warm water in the shower and then dry as usual. Best advice I've ever been given (by a dermatologist).

I get this when I'm stressed. I try to eat more oily foods in the hope that I'm moisturising from within. I don't know how effective that is really, but upping the nutritional foods does seem to help a bit.

Head and shoulders, 2 in 1 - we use it daily. The trick is to massage it in.
Then at time, me and my OH use a coconut based oil about one a month for me and once 2/3 months for OH

Also lightly dry haird with hair drier and drink pleanty of water

I'm currently on an Aveeno gentle clarifying shampoo. My scalp is less itchy.

Could it be psoriasis, a dermatologist could advise you. Did you want to post a photo.

Yes, I am very stressed at the moment so I think there is a correlation.

what nutritional foods would you recommend?

I’ve got a funny feeling it is Seborrheic Dermatitis. I’ll post a photo tomorrow maybe

Head and shoulders shampoor, conditioner and scalp balm for very very dry and itchy scalp (green packaging) worked a treat. Then I gave up wheat about 9 months ago and every scrap of eczema cleared up within a fortnight!

Don't post a photo if you don't feel comfortable, there are plenty of images of scalp conditions on dermatology websites. I am on a strong steroid gel for my psoriasis at the moment which fingers crossed works, the itching and redness has reduced, I'd see a doctor if you can.

Nizoral. I swear by it. The little bottle not the tube (not tried the tube) struggling to find it ATM but its the best thing I've found by a long way.

I can't get it either 😕 my hair is full of dandruff and Nizoral is brilliant at clearing it. It's making me so self-conscious!

@seeitthroughmyeyes Another vote for the Christophe Robin salt scrub . It acts like a shampoo and is amazing . A bit expensive £40 plus but you can shop around / look fantastic or cult beauty and a couple of other sites will have offers

@OdeToBarney

www.boots.com/nizoral-anti-dandruff-shampoo-60ml-10025089

@marmaladeandpeanutbutter Is the otc Nizoral shampoo 2% ketoconazole? I have mine on prescription as the otc ones used to be only 1% so not strong enough for me. Just wondering if things have changed now.

@Seaoftroubles Yes I think so. You only use amount and it isn't basic anti dandruff shampoo-it's for s.dermatitis.

Sorry grim I know but here’s a pic of the flakes!!

This looks like more than just dandruff to me?!

Another one… freshly washed hair but you can kinda see my scalp

I had a fungal infection like this following chemotherapy.

Tried an expensive brand -didn’t work - advised to try Head & Shoulders (I used the coconut version) and it stopped the itching almost immediately and the infection also cleared up.

I was also advised to leave the shampoo ‘in’ for a while before rinsing (like you’d do with conditioner).

Btw don’t pick off the plaques as you could damage the follicles.

Thank you, I’ll try that… thanks for sharing.

I know you shouldn’t pick it, but I can’t help it. It’s like some kinda OCD.. I do it when I’m stressed. Will try to leave it alone.

This was post chemo (had cold cap).

I second this. I spent a fortune trying different treatments, this is the only one that works!