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Rooni321 · 26th Dec 2011, 10:26 AM

Does anyone have any home remedies to help ease the itching and flakes that come with a dry scalp?

I'm too broke to get the dandruff shampoo -_-

**Mogget** · 26th Dec 2011, 12:05 PM

I was told to use Crew for dry scalp. It's relatively inexpensive.

starfish · 26th Dec 2011, 08:06 PM

One thing I've done is to stop washing my hair everyday. I usually just wash it every other day or so. That helps keep all of the natural oils from being stripped away.

**KaraBulut** · 27th Dec 2011, 06:38 AM

Dry scalp has two causes- it can be a problem with dryness or it can be a fungal infection.

Usually the answer to both situations is a change in your shampoo.

If the problem is dryness, then changing to a moisturizing, low-detergent shampoo will help retain oils in the hair and scalp.

If the problem is dryness and flakiness, then it's often a fungal infection of the scalp. A dandruff shampoo used 1-2 times per week usually does help. These cost about $10-20 per bottle and the bottle should last you for 6-12 months.

There are also some home remedies like Listerine, vinegar, beer, tea tree oil, etc that some people swear by. But more than likely, switching shampoo will be your best bet.

Lewis · 30th Dec 2011, 10:50 PM

The best way to get rid of this dry scalp is the massage of oil. Use olive oil and mustard oil because they are the best when to minimize the dandruff and dryness of the scalp.

Raug · 30th Dec 2011, 10:53 PM

I use my sisters shampoo

stsebasTiane · 31st Dec 2011, 04:13 PM

Do you have patches of dry, similarly itchy skin anywhere else on your body? It could be psoriasis, in which case it would be wise to splurge for an OTC medicated shampoo.

Also, it's really important not to scratch your head!

Rooni321 · 31st Dec 2011, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the help everyone! I'm trying a lot of the oil remedies and bought this shampoo from Neutrogena that's for dandruff! (:

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Originally Posted by stsebasTiane

Do you have patches of dry, similarly itchy skin anywhere else on your body? It could be psoriasis, in which case it would be wise to splurge for an OTC medicated shampoo.

Also, it's really important not to scratch your head!

Hmm...I do have a lot of skin problems.

And its so hard not to scratch! Lol

26th Dec 2011, 10:26 AM	#1
Rooni321 EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011	Dry Scalp Does anyone have any home remedies to help ease the itching and flakes that come with a dry scalp? I'm too broke to get the dandruff shampoo -_- __________________ "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially." Ernest Hemingway

26th Dec 2011, 12:05 PM	#2
Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,026 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Dry Scalp I was told to use Crew for dry scalp. It's relatively inexpensive. __________________ "As to what I am, I once was many things but now I am only several." - Mogget in Sabriel by Garth Nix "The world is quiet here." - VFD

26th Dec 2011, 08:06 PM	#3
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,111 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Dry Scalp One thing I've done is to stop washing my hair everyday. I usually just wash it every other day or so. That helps keep all of the natural oils from being stripped away. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

27th Dec 2011, 06:38 AM	#4
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Dry Scalp Dry scalp has two causes- it can be a problem with dryness or it can be a fungal infection. Usually the answer to both situations is a change in your shampoo. If the problem is dryness, then changing to a moisturizing, low-detergent shampoo will help retain oils in the hair and scalp. If the problem is dryness and flakiness, then it's often a fungal infection of the scalp. A dandruff shampoo used 1-2 times per week usually does help. These cost about $10-20 per bottle and the bottle should last you for 6-12 months. There are also some home remedies like Listerine, vinegar, beer, tea tree oil, etc that some people swear by. But more than likely, switching shampoo will be your best bet.

30th Dec 2011, 10:50 PM	#5
Lewis Banned Gender: Male Posts: 2 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Dry Scalp The best way to get rid of this dry scalp is the massage of oil. Use olive oil and mustard oil because they are the best when to minimize the dandruff and dryness of the scalp.

30th Dec 2011, 10:53 PM	#6
Raug Silent in secret Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: Retreating to my walk in... Location: Mid-Michigan USA Age: 15 Posts: 225 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Dry Scalp I use my sisters shampoo __________________ I am the patriarch

31st Dec 2011, 04:13 PM	#7
stsebasTiane Newbie Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: NYC Age: 20 Posts: 4 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Dry Scalp Do you have patches of dry, similarly itchy skin anywhere else on your body? It could be psoriasis, in which case it would be wise to splurge for an OTC medicated shampoo. Also, it's really important not to scratch your head!

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