What to do about a dry scalp?
 

It's dry as hell and it causes dandruff which highly pisses me off because i can't wear black.

What to about it? I tried everything. Washing my hair daily, washing my hair weekly, every shampoo thats out there but nothing works.

And why is it dry only where there's hair? My face (or any place on my body) has no problem with dryness.

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shave your head

If Head and Shoulder's doesn't work you should see a doctor. They make prescription shampoo's.

i once heard you have to piss in your hands and rub it into your hair

Selsum Blue try to find some of that

Mr. Romance

That's what i was wondering about. I'm not gonna shave my head but can bald people get dandruff? I never seen it but then again i never paid attention really. I guess it has something to do with the hair itself or otherwise i would have it on other body partys as well right?

Never heard of it. Is it good?

Use "Head and Shoulders", then when people say "I didn't know you had dandruff." you can smugly reply "I don't!"...

Sorry, but I have no real knowledge, only what the adverts tell me!

BokketolleVet :D

It's spelled "Selsun Blue"
http://www.selsunblue.com/

Head and Shoulders makes dry scalp shampoo and conditioner. I use it about once a month in the winter and it works great.

Not necessarily. Dandruff is nothing more than the sloughing of skin or regeneration of new skin cells. In your case, the regeneration of new cells is happening at a faster rate then the average. Causes typically can be attributed to a variety of things like anxiety, stress, lack of vitamin B, etc...if you were to shave your head, you can use various topical ointments to reduce the regeneration of new skin cells. There are various types of skin cells throughout your body. The skin on your head is not the same on your hand for example. The same goes for hair. Body hair, facial hair and the hair on your head are all different react different.

Ftom my experience, if nothing helped you - the reason is hormones. Take some herbals that balance the level of all hormones. Or check the level.
Anyway, you shouldn't wash your head often - once a week better and use special shampoo. May be even for babies - Johnsons is the best.

Take vitamin E caplets! 2 per day 400-500 IU each! It helped clear it up for me!:thumbsup Those shampoos are fucking horse shit!:2 cents:

Too bad it smells like butt.

After you shower, rub lotion with aloe onto your scalp. That and wear white t-shirts.

Neutrogena T-Gel works the best:)) Have you tried it?

Hugs,
Jen

You should deffinetly take vitamins.

my hairdresser suggested brushing the scalp vigorously and often when it is dry. It stimulates oil production in the scalp.

Had the same problem for quite some time. I`ve been using Nizoral for couple of months now and its pretty effective.
http://www.drugstore.com/products/pr...Y-PLST-0-BRAND

Yes, T-Gel is best for dandruff. Or any dandruff shampoo that contains tar. It doesn't smell pretty but it works great :thumbsup

I always keep a bottle of baby shampoo, and I use it instead of regular about every third hair wash. Seems to be good.

i have absolutely horrible scalp psoriasis.. it is BAD..

no shampoos help it.. only a solution that is available by prescription called fluocinoline acetonide 0.01%.. it is also available in a brand name called derma-smooth scalp oil but that is like $100+ dollars.. so i had the doc write for the generic chemical name to save lots of money (the generic doesn't convert if brand name is written so you must have it written specifically for the generic to get the generic).

anyways, i swear by this stuff. i love it. i just got it again after years of going without, and boy does my scalp thank me. :)

good luck whatever you do!

Good tips in this thread...bookmarked. Thanks.

tetri (sp?) shampoo, should give a tingley feeling when you use it, try it maybe 2 - 3 times a week.

Tea Tree

Shave your dome and put some lotion on it!

Neutrogena T-Gel will take care of it

Neutrogena T-Gel will take care of it

It's dermatitis, try washing with a dandruff shampoo daily instead of your regular shampoo. Basically your skin doesn't produce oil so it dries out. I'm sure a dermatologist could prescribe something that will keep it in check but to the best of my knowledge there isn't any cure. Try a zinc shampoo.

Ordinary anti-dandruff shampoos are not so effective at all. You may try Neutrogena T-Gel for good results. :thumbsup

My dad had really dry scalp
I'll always remember a brown bottle of polytar on the side of the bath my whole childhood .. shit must work, cause he still uses it

Dandruff shampoos are alot more harsh than regular shampoos.. so it'll totally wash the flakes off real good but it dries your scalp out worse so it will keep coming back. Nice trick though to keep repeat buyers.

Buy some tea tree oil and rub it into your scalp real good right before bedtime. Then wash it out in the morning cuz it'll make your hair greasy. It smells good and it'll work. If you get actual spots where it's worse and doesn't go away, go to the doctor. That's the only way to cure it.

I thought it was caused by yeast?

and I don't think u are supposed to use head and shoulders on a daily basis.

I have the same problem frank, I searched and searched and came across a product called Dermaveen, that make a real good outmeal shampoo and conditioner. I'm not sure if you can get it over there but if need be im sure I can get you some and send it over:)

When i was surfing, i use to have that problem badly. Sitting on my surfboard under the California sun all day long took it's toll on my scalp in a big way.

I tried everything back then and the ONLY thing that worked for me was Nizoral.
That shit is the miracle soap.

It took away flakes and all the itching. They say you only need it twice a week. But i used it like 3-4 times a week at first.

Swear to god, after the first week i didn't have any flakes or itching. But i still continued to use for a month just to make double sure it wouldn't come back.

And it's not like you have continue using it. You use it till your scalp is better then just put the bottle away. When i was surfing, 1 bottle would last me all winter and even part of summer. Awesome stuff.

Rub olive oil into your head

Ask a Cherokee, he will give you the right treatment.

yeah I have heard that this product really works

:thumbsup

herbal essence

I had to look it up, deficiency of good fats, vitamin A & D.
Seek a doctor first mate.

You need something to moisturize your scalp. Pantene Fortifying cream. Looks like a tube of gel instead of a shampoo bottle. Wash your hair with your normal shampoo, then put a decent amount of the pantene product in, massage your scalp and leave it in for about 10 minutes. 3 times a week and your dandruff will be gone :thumbsup

Franck, can you remember that time you sold me that set of mainstream articles on that other topic?

Well a few minutes ago I registered dandruffsolution.com so if you want...please sell me some more articles on this topic..

Cheer mate.