Scalp treatment

[zombi]

If you use an egg, rinse out in cold water

[W-D Forties]

Thanks for all the ideas, I really like the sound of the scrubs you suggested sheeplady.

I have just tried olive oil + lavender oil, massaged in, bag over, then under the dryer. Although I massaged shampoo into my scalp before I wet my hair to get it out it's been a bit of a nightmare, mainly because the oild seems to have mixed with the flakes to form what looks like bit of rubber! I had to brush it hard then wash it out again to try to remove them.

Grrrrrr!!!

Sheeplady's scrub next I think, my poor hair!

[Wire9Vintage]

Yes, on the Listerine, it's to combat what might be causing the bumps and itchiness. And I should have said to use the "original" old yellow Listerine that doesn't have any flavoring in it or the other stuff... no need to control plaque on your head!

And also, don't get it in your eyes! Trust me... it smarts! But good luck getting some relief. I'm eyeing up some of those scrubs, too!

[fortworthgal]

I've also heard that flat beer makes a great rinse.

http://sarah-tennant.suite101.com/ho...h-beer-a318027

[W-D Forties]

I think I feel more like drinking beer in than dunking my head in it at the moment!!!

[sheeplady]

If you do think you have a yeast infection on your scalp, I'd avoid sugar, honey, etc. as that would feed any yeasties there. Stuff like almonds, baking soda, etc. (non-"sweet" things) won't feed the yeast.

The rubbery stuff might come out with the almond scrub, I don't know. I do know that it can get out some really bad dandruff buildup. I hope you get some relief. I hate having a yucky scalp.

[zombi]

You can also use monistat cream on your scalp if you think you have a fungal or yeast issue. I know it sounds weird, but, I know several gals who've done this and it helped them.

[Land-O-LakesGal]

If you are prone to eczema it could be flaring up on your scalp too. I know I get it in the winter when it gets really dry here. When we had well water at our house mine was getting really bad too I think from all the minerals in the water.

[W-D Forties]

The thing is, I don't suffer from eczma although I do have naturally dry skin and hair. I think this is all the fallout from my weird allergy to that cellulose paint/thinners, etc. I'm assuming it'll settle down over the next couple of weeks as my skin naturally sheds and renews.
I fancy trying the scrubs anyway as it sounds a very refreshing thing to do and will avoid nasty chemicals.

[C-dot]

I've also heard that flat beer makes a great rinse.

http://sarah-tennant.suite101.com/ho...h-beer-a318027

It does, but it will strip the colour from your hair if you use it regularly! Blondes use it to combat brass tones, or enhance their natural colour. Susan Strasberg (ugh) claimed Marilyn Monroe suggested it to her.

I fancy trying the scrubs anyway as it sounds a very refreshing thing to do and will avoid nasty chemicals.

It will probably also help your skin shed faster, and thereby lose the allergy more quickly I had a scalp scrub done once, it felt amazing.