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Persistent itchy scalp after shampoo reaction, will it resolve?

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ConcernedMother234 · 23/03/2026 07:43

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?

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mazedasamarchhare · 23/03/2026 07:52

are you sure you don’t have nits? I had a reaction to a shampoo, but it was pretty much within minutes of using the stuff, and stopped within two days. The eggs and then first hatched lice are teeny tiny, really hard to see, but a decent nit comb and you’ll see them. The adult lice are easy to see, but they tend not to stick around long once they’ve laid more eggs, and head off to another scalp to invade.

ConcernedMother234 · 23/03/2026 07:56

mazedasamarchhare · 23/03/2026 07:52

are you sure you don’t have nits? I had a reaction to a shampoo, but it was pretty much within minutes of using the stuff, and stopped within two days. The eggs and then first hatched lice are teeny tiny, really hard to see, but a decent nit comb and you’ll see them. The adult lice are easy to see, but they tend not to stick around long once they’ve laid more eggs, and head off to another scalp to invade.

No I’m pretty sure it isn’t because other people online have reacted to this shampoo too the Camille rose sweet ginger cleansing rinse. It’s just itched and after every shower my scalp just feels tight and dry

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