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Constant itching scalp

Posted by jeanadair123 @jeanadair123, Jul 19, 2021

Just interested if anyone has an itchy scalp? I have had 3 cancers but this is driving me crazy. Two doctors gave me shampoo but the side effects loss of hair etc put me off using them. I have been using 1 tablespoon of olive oil and tea tree and peppermint oil. Has anyone had a problem and if so what did they use? Thanks

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Oct 30, 2024
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@ozgal

A numbers of specialist that i have spoken to said ‘ Stay away from the Selsun products for dandruff ‘

I have a very itchy scalp which drives me crazy…but have put off adding it to my list of numerous health issues to discuss with my GP.

I’m suffering all sorts of strange and unexpected medical issues since turning 60 lol.

I might just try your olive oil and Tee Tree oil mixed with peppermint oil and leave it in.

I’m off to India at the end of the month, and as nobody knows me there i’ll be free to cover myself in this concoction!

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Good evening @ozgal, and @jeanadair123 ,

My dermatologist has been with me for ten years. And the road has been challenging because of our attempts to cope with my neuropathic itch. One of the companies that has been helpful is DERMELEVE. Last year they introduced SCALP SERUM. Have you been introduced to DERMELEVE? These are OTC products that can be ordered online.

The only other product that works for me is DUPIXENT. It is an every-two-week injectable liquid. Let me know what you have found. It is great that we can help each other on Connect.

May you be free of irritation so that you can enjoy your life.
Chris

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jeanadair123 | @jeanadair123 | Oct 30, 2024
In reply to @artscaping "Good evening @ozgal, and @jeanadair123 , My dermatologist has been with me for ten years. And..." + (show)
@artscaping

Good evening @ozgal, and @jeanadair123 ,

My dermatologist has been with me for ten years. And the road has been challenging because of our attempts to cope with my neuropathic itch. One of the companies that has been helpful is DERMELEVE. Last year they introduced SCALP SERUM. Have you been introduced to DERMELEVE? These are OTC products that can be ordered online.

The only other product that works for me is DUPIXENT. It is an every-two-week injectable liquid. Let me know what you have found. It is great that we can help each other on Connect.

May you be free of irritation so that you can enjoy your life.
Chris

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I currently use Dermaleve for itching. I tried the one for the scalp but found it made my hair sticky. I will checkout dupixent thanks

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leemoore13 | @leemoore13 | Oct 31, 2024
In reply to @jeanadair123 "I’m wondering if it associated with nerves and anxiety?" + (show)
@jeanadair123

I’m wondering if it associated with nerves and anxiety?

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No I don't think that it's nerves or anxiety.....if anything I'm more relaxed than I once was since retiring from quite a stressful job.

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ozgal | @ozgal | Nov 1, 2024
In reply to @jeanadair123 "Interesting. I use the essential oils and that’s what they recommended. I wonder why they advised..." + (show)
@jeanadair123

Interesting. I use the essential oils and that’s what they recommended. I wonder why they advised not to use it on the scalp?

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From memory, it was the potency of the chemicals used outweigh the fact of the itch.

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jeanadair123 | @jeanadair123 | Nov 1, 2024
In reply to @ozgal "From memory, it was the potency of the chemicals used outweigh the fact of the itch." + (show)
@ozgal

From memory, it was the potency of the chemicals used outweigh the fact of the itch.

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I really didn’t think there was any chemicals in the one I used I will check it out? Thx

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phunt4039 | @phunt4039 | Jan 18 6:31pm
In reply to @susanh824 "My scalp has been extremely itchy for years. About nine years ago, I developed rashes on..." + (show)
@susanh824

My scalp has been extremely itchy for years. About nine years ago, I developed rashes on my lower legs that looked like petechiae, but itched. Tried steroids with no luck. Recently, my dermatologist prescribed Naltrexone for the itch. The relief was almost instantaneous. I had never tied together the itchy scalp with the problem on my legs, but Naltrexone helped both.

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I looked up,this drug and it is used for alcoholism and opioid addiction. Did you spell it correctly?

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msraerae777 | @msraerae777 | Jan 18 6:55pm
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@rashida

@ddaleygunther yes and yes. Fluocinonide works in my mouth for lichen planus but not on my scalp. did nothing for my mouth. Prednisone works when I get hives, but not for anything else. Go figure, eh! I am an anomaly - what works for/on others doesn’t work for/on me and vice versa. Then there are things that work on other and also on me. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I’m having the same issue with my scalp and it’s itching like crazy and I have to put cortisone on the my scalp so I don’t scratch my self to death and I have sores on my scalp and now I’m having massive hair loss and I’ve never experienced this before and I have bald spots on my scalp and I’m so ashamed to be seen by anyone. I don’t know what to do.

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rashida | @rashida | Jan 18 7:51pm
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@msraerae777

I’m having the same issue with my scalp and it’s itching like crazy and I have to put cortisone on the my scalp so I don’t scratch my self to death and I have sores on my scalp and now I’m having massive hair loss and I’ve never experienced this before and I have bald spots on my scalp and I’m so ashamed to be seen by anyone. I don’t know what to do.

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@msraerae777 I did, too - but since I have been on Bimzelx injections my scalp itch has reduced over 90%. I started on Bimzelx (a biologic) a year ago.

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mrbear0830 | @mrbear0830 | 4 days ago
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@rashida

@leemoore13 I am sure diet - knowing which foods to avoid - could and would help but I have always been terrible at following any kind of diet. I am thankful that I can get by just as I am, lol.

I am happy to be cleared of psoriasis again, finally, after having been taken off Methotrexate. I have heard people complain that Methotrexate did nothing for them (just as I have complained about Stelara and Skyrizi which apparently have worked great on others), yet it worked great for me. Too bad I had to discontinue using it because of my fatty liver.

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Try a plant based diet for a month. It may be exactly what you need.

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leemoore13 | @leemoore13 | 4 days ago
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@mrbear0830

Try a plant based diet for a month. It may be exactly what you need.

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Thanks for that! I was on steroids recently for a respiratory infection and my scalp was perfect....don't know if it was just a coincidence ....but I'll try plant based and see how that goes.

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