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Hi

I have psoriasis on my scalp and have suffered from thinning hair because of it for many years. In the last twelve months I have changed to using shampoo without sodium lauryl sulphate or derivatives in it. Unlike another respondent I have had good results with the Jason range, but I am currently using Urterkram, which is Danish and that is v good as well, no perfume or chemicals at all. I got that from Garden Organic.

I have previously tried Alphosyl, T Gel and various other coal taar based products with no success whatsoever.

Incidentally, I have also stopped using toothpaste with sodium lauryl sulphate in it - it's even in Aloe Dent and other 'natural' ranges, but it is not in Sensodyne Total Care Gel. That's making a difference to me too.

Makes you wonder...

S

I suffer from psoriasis and have tried many products over the years. The best I have used to date for my scalp is Exorex, contains mild polytar. They make a shampoo but I use the lotion direct onto my scalp. It doesn't leave my hair greasy and I leave it on between shampoos. It's available on prescription, free here in Wales, but can be bought over the chemist's counter.

Good luck.

nudging for Frosty

Hi everyone
Thank you all so much for your suggestions. I have bought the polytar shampoo for starters and will work my way through the list, im really greatful, the thyme tea looks good too so if this doesnt work, i will try that one next.
cheers
sueby xxxxxx

Julie Ann, mentioned about cradle cap and my eldest had that as a baby. Mil told me to wet the hair, put on some bicarb of soda rub it in and massage for a few minutes then use baby shampoo and wash it off. I tried it and it worked a treat, everytime it flaired up, I would use that and it would clear within a couple of days.

Helen

I get Capisal from the Drs, also Capisal lotion, as I get great patches or flake in my scalp. I am also using Simple shampoo at the moment, but this makes hair quite fly away. Jean

Several years ago,my brother had to go to a Trichologist? (sp) as he was having problems with his hair and he was told to stop using Head and Shoulders as it causes the skin flakes to build up on the scalp, i.e. it sticks them to the scalp rather than letting them go.
I never use it but will try some of the herbal methods off here.
Lizx

I too use Nizoral (comes in a red box).

It's very effective as long as you follow the instructions correctly. Wash every so many days and leave it on for the set time before rinsing off.

Bit expensive. but well worth it.

Polykur-schwarzkopf if you can get it,the dark blue bottle .

Sueby
Forgot to tell you about the Herb Tea
Store in a Glass Jar in Fridge if making large amount.

This also might help anyone with a Bad Dry Cough.
I can personally reccommend it and real cheap to make.

Home Remedy Cough Medicine
Thyme Tea with Honey

3 Tablespoons of Thyme
2 Cups of boiling Water
1 Cup of Honey

Pour Boiling water over Thyme
Cool then strain well
Add Honey and mix well

Take 2 teaspoons every 2 hours

Store in Glass or plastic bottles in fridge for up to 3 months

Dear sueby,
Just spoke to my daughter, and her husband has psoriosis/dermatitis (spellings) and he has Alphosyl,or something, (not sure if I have spelt that wrong too) Its from the doctor. on perscription, dont know if sold over counter. he reckons its only thing that works....
I know that tight itchy scalps can be connected to stress too....
regards cmd x

The Herb Thyme is a great healer

Home Remedy for Itchy scalp

Thyme Tea
3 Tablespoons Dried Thyme
2 cups Boiling water

Pour Boiling water over Thyme and let brew.
Strain well (through old stockings is the best) and then cool

Final rinse for hair and stops itching

Can be stored in larger quantities in fridge for up to 3 months

when the kids were little one had terrible cradle cap which is flaky, as im sure everyone knows
we were told to rub massage olive oil into it, leave it for bit then wash with baby shampoo
it would soften it
this may help itchy flacky scalp
but it may also be something you need special shampoo for
you can get other on script liike
oilatum
alphosyl
capasal
they all soothe not sure olive oil would

I know this might sound crazy ~but an old lady said about using mayonaise before washing your hair ~i did and it worked for me.

xxx

Morning - my ex-h used to use a few drops of patchouly in the final rise which seemed to work for him.

I get this from time to time and have used the cheaper equivalent of Nizoral this week, as that is what the chemist gave me when I took my prescription in. It hasn't worked so well as before but has relieved the itching, scalp still a bit flaky tho. I think a lot of it is down to stress and the state of your health, I have been feeling very low and tired this week. Will have another go tomorrow, I have to wash my hair every other day or even every day if I am going out, as it is so thin and fine and looks awful if not newly washed.
Lizx
Used to get a good dandruff shampoo from Sainbury's but they stopped doing it I think. Trouble is a lot of dandruff shampoos strip the colour from my hair, and I look very 'silvery'.

thank you cmd,
ive only been suffering for the past couple of years but since i had my hysterectomy 18 months ago, it has got worse. i have been using a mild baby shampoo which has no perfume and i do have to wash it every day because i feel unclean from itching so much. i have some raised clumps which makes me think its psoriasis but after looking on the web, some creams that are prescribed can cause hair loss and im not ready for that as my hair is quite thin anyway. i get embarrassed going to the hairdressers although i expect theyve seen worse. i will try all of your suggestions and am very grateful for your responces. x

have you tried Nizoral shampoo? My OH gets itchy head and uses that. Head& Shoulders always works for me.

Make sure you always rinse hair well after shampooing and stuff, sometimes a good rinse in luke warm water is good too:)..

Dear sueby.
Do you or have you always suffered with dry flaky scalp,
It could be that you have dermatitis of the scalp,
or that you are not suited to the shampoo that you use.
a tip, when washing hair use a mild shampoo,with warm to warmer water, shampoo it twice, then rinse as much as you can,till it squeeks then put on conditioner, on ends mainly, then rinse after a couple of mins, but as you rinse, turn the temperature of the water down, to cool, this kills all the soap residue...
some women suffer from this during menopause...
It is always a good thing to let your hair get naturally greasy from time to time, or as often as you can, it conditions the hair, and when you do wash it, it is much softer...
cmd x
(I used to be hair model, and have hair right past my waist...in my younger days..).

Head and shoulders gives me dandruff big time. Anything with Lavendar makes me itch and tea tree products give me flaky scalp. I'vre been using the Boots own brand anti dandruff with conditioner which works a treat.
As for a bad attack of dandruff nothing beats Selsun, but it costs an arm and a leg. I have found that for mild attacks with an itchy scalp soluble aspirin can help (I kid you not)