Persistent itchy scalp after shampoo reaction, anyone had it resolve?

[ConcernedMother234]

Hey everyone,

So I reacted to a shampoo couple months ago and a couple days later my scalp was suffering from an intense itch. To this day it still itches. 2 weeks ago I was given betamethasone. It has gotten a bit better and the gp said to use it for 4 more weeks. Has this happened to anyone else and has it ever gone away for them?

Poor you! Yes the Betamethasone worked for me, and since then have used only Body Shop ginger shampoo for dandruff, which is really gentle.

Have you tried vosene?

Had it all my life.
Betnovate scalp lotion is the only thing that clears it up. I use it for two or three days about every six weeks and that keeps it clear.
No products on hair other than shampoo and conditioner. No spray, no mousse etc. Don't wash it too often.
One thing that made a massive difference was when the GP told me not to wash it more than twice a week. I had a short crop which I washed every day. Grew my hair and wash it every three days now.i

How long do it take the betamethasone to work for you?

Sorry I can’t remember, but not for more than 2 weeks I think. But I am a long term eczema sufferer and scalp trouble was a new misery so I think went to the GP pdq. If the Betamethasone is helping even a bit I’d recommend sticking with the advice your GP has given you. Also, mine was triggered by a shampoo too - Aveeno of all things! I rely on their moisturiser but their shampoo was just a nightmare!

And were you applying twice a day or once? Sorry for all the questions I’m just interested in this😭

I’m sorry but I don’t remember. It was quite a few years ago.

Betamethasone and betnovate are the same thing. I use the betnovate scalp lotion twice a day. The first time it took about ten days to clear. Now two days is enough.