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Product for itchy scalp?

depglass — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:13:53 GMT

Suddenly this week my head itches like crazy. No change in weather or products. Any help out there? I go out in public and I look like I must have fleas. It is hard to resist scratching.

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m0rgan — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:20:07 GMT

Somewhere I heard coconut oil before shampooing let sit for 1/2 hour then shampoo.

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tototwo — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:20:25 GMT

My scalp itches like crazy from Dec - early March every year. I just assume it's a winter thing and scratch it when nobody's looking. I have the same itchy problem with my arms and legs and apply lots of lotions and creams. Really, the only thing that makes my itches go away is Spring.

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Still Raining — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:23:34 GMT

If you have already the testing done, you can check the site the Derm gave the login to and check for a change of ingredients. They do change.

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Shanus — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:27:45 GMT

Itchy scalp ladies: Try deep conditioning your hair/scalp for 20-30 minutes. Also in winter, I wash my hair less often, only run conditioner through when showering after exercising or just wear shower cap. You also may want to switch to a gentle, sulfate free, hydrating shampoo until the winter weather is over.

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deb5555 — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:31:13 GMT

Try johnson and johnson baby shampoo.

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ciao_bella — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:37:44 GMT

My daughter would always have itchy scalp but not dandruff. She's a type 1 diabetic so dry skin is generally an issue. Her doctor told her the best thing for itchy scalp is to use Tea Tree Oil in her shampoo.

So, she bought a good brand of Tea Tree Oil on Amazon and used the amount stated to add to your regular shampoo. An eyedropper is included in the Tea Tree Oil so it's easy to dispense the correct amount of drops into the shampoo bottle. (Usual amount is 10 drops per 8 ounces of shampoo but you can Google it too)

Within a few regular hair washings using the Tea Tree Oil in her shampoo, her scalp is no longer itchy or dry and her hair is silky, soft and shiny too!

Tea Tree Oil has many benefits; it's antimicrobial and fights fungi, unclogs hair follicles, is antibacterial, takes care of any dandruff issues or dry/dead skin cells and stimulates new hair growth.

I began to use it too and love the feeling it leaves on the scalp after shampooing.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:04:39 GMT

There is a cause for itchy scalp...could be as simple as a reaction to your shampoo/conditioner or a change in diet/weather. You might want to read about Seborrheic Dermatitis and Demodex. First defense would be switching to a tea tree based shampoo/conditioner (check the efficacy of the brand) or add tea tree oil to your current shampoo. Some people find relief using an apple cider vinegar rinse.

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x Hedge — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:53:14 GMT

@depglass , my scalp became very itchy during peri-menopause, when the hormone levels were going wacky. Got worse when I started taking chemo. I found the WEN Tea Tree oil to be very helpful.

I applied it to the scalp and left it on 30-60 minutes, then washed it out. I washed it out with WEN Tea Tree Cleanser to avoid over-drying and stripping, (but you could use your usual shampoo).

Tea Tree is antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anit-itch, anti-flakes, restores balance in overly oily or overly dry scalps, etc, but needs a minimum of 10 minutes contact w the skin to work it's magic.

At first I did this 2-3 days a week and it helped reduce the itchyness. But when I did it every day for abt. 4 months, the itching stopped and didn't come back, even when I completely stopped the Tea Tree oil treatment.

Caution: tea tree is toxic to cats, dogs are ok w it.

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Dazlin — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:16:42 GMT

Scalpicin Max Strength really helps. Sometimes I I use Head n Shoulders for itchy scalp too, but nothing really helps like Scalpicin Maximum.

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Katcat1 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:47:12 GMT

@depglass The one thing that really works is Tarte's Maracuja oil. You just massage 2 to 3 drops into the scalp. I place the drops onto the tips of my fingers and massage. It works for me -- itching stops. You can also read about Maracuja oil online and what it does for you. I always buy the travel size and last time I purchased online from Tarte it was buy one get one free.

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msgb — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 01:22:00 GMT

What helps is apple cider vinegar with the "mother" in it.

After washing your hair and conditioning it have about 8-12 ounces of warm water and put about 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in it and the poor it over your hair. Protect your eyes. Then rinse it out.

This helps.

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x Hedge — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 01:45:51 GMT

@msgb wrote:
What helps is apple cider vinegar with the "mother" in it.
After washing your hair and conditioning it have about 8-12 ounces of warm water and put about 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in it and the poor it over your hair. Protect your eyes. Then rinse it out.
This helps.

The vinegar helps if you have soapy (fatty) buildup at the scalp. Use it following a clarifying shampoo.

It also temporarily alters the ph level of your scalp. That may help if the cause of the itch isn't hormonal, meds, other internal trigger.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:28:59 GMT

Maybe you have build up on your scalp from your shampoo. My scalp started to itch and I switched to clarifying shampoo specifically Rise&Shine Cleansing Scrub. The itching stopped immediately, you need to use a conditioner after the scrub or you won't get a comb through your hair. Tweak-d does sell conditioner.

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mimomof4 — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:07:39 GMT

My husband has itchy scalp this time of year and has dry coarse hair. We found Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment at TJMaxx and he decided to give it a try. He said it has helped.

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brandiwine — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:58:50 GMT

I thought I'd tried everything until I tried Tweak-d (the moisturizing one, Dhalto or something like that). Finally, no itching. Another benefit is I only have to wash my hair every 3rd day. I don't need any styling products either.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:53:33 GMT

Add some tea tree oil to your shampoo.

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Drythe — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:16:37 GMT

@depglass

A powerful humidifier in the bedroom is a necessity for me this time of year. We have an AprilAir whole house humidifier, but I need more in the winter.

Hope you find a ‘fix’ soon!

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stevieb — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:32:22 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
Scalpicin Max Strength really helps. Sometimes I I use Head n Shoulders for itchy scalp too, but nothing really helps like Scalpicin Maximum.

@depglass I agree, this works... Readily available at any drugstore...

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Quinny — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 22:25:36 GMT

@depglass

From time to time, I'll have a scratchy, itchy head for months at a time, who knows why? My hairstylist told me anxiety can cause "itchy scalp syndrome". I chalk it up to that. I've found significant relief using Kaffir Lime shampoo and scalp tonic. I purchase both products from Amazon, it's not outrageously priced. The bottle of shampoo looks small but lasts me for 3-4 months.