Need help for a Flakey scalp

Need help for a Flakey scalp

Freakboy

Hi People, I've been reading this board for a while and I really like
the community type atmosphere here. I think it is great! I'm hoping someone can help with this dilemma.
I have a flaky scalp and kind find any ways to stop it from being so.
I've used various shampoos like Head and Shoulders(actually that's the only anti-dandruff one), and some other moistureizers to no affect.
I shampoo 2-3 times weekly. No matter how much I soak my scalp or pile on the conditioner it doesn't help. Does anyone know what causes this? Does the fact that I wear my hair in a ponytail have anything to do with it? this is made worse by the fact that I have black hair and the flakes are more noticeable.
Are there any suggestions that won't cost an arm and a leg? I've had my hair long for quite a while now and can't remember if it was ever this flaky when it was shorter.
Thanks in advance.
Freakboy

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  Randall
  
  Hi People, I've been reading this board for a while and I really like
  the community type atmosphere here. I think it is great! I'm hoping someone can help with this dilemma.
  I have a flaky scalp and kind find any ways to stop it from being so.
  I've used various shampoos like Head and Shoulders(actually that's the only anti-dandruff one), and some other moistureizers to no affect.
  I shampoo 2-3 times weekly. No matter how much I soak my scalp or pile on the conditioner it doesn't help. Does anyone know what causes this? Does the fact that I wear my hair in a ponytail have anything to do with it? this is made worse by the fact that I have black hair and the flakes are more noticeable.
  Are there any suggestions that won't cost an arm and a leg? I've had my hair long for quite a while now and can't remember if it was ever this flaky when it was shorter.
  Thanks in advance.
  Freakboy
  Hi freakboy, been there -done that. One approach I used is nutrition and a good multi vitamin/mineral is very important. NATURES PLUS is excellent and I use them still. Have read in several places that dandruff is an indicator of general health conditions, and those were doctors who wrote the articles. Louise Marie Longhairs has stuff you need, go to WWW.HAIRGASM.COM and check out her products, they are FINE. I use them and love them, products that get results are worth whatever you pay for them. LML products are very consentrated so don't let the size of the bottle / price scare you. Her products are totally organic and really feel / smell good, and boy do they work good! LML has a scalp medic also, check it out nothing to loose but your dandruff. ...Randall
  
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  - Thank you all!
    
    Freakboy
    
    Hey guys, thanks a lot for all of the tips. I'll be pondering all of the solutions offered and if worse comes to worse I'll see my Dr. about it. Looks like I'll be buying those shampoos you guys mentioned. I never thought about vitamins/health could affect the hair. Shows how much I knew. This is why I love this board.
    Everyone here rocks!
    All the advice is much appreciated. :)
    Freakboy
    
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  Adam
  
  Hey Freakboy-
  I have found "Denorex" Medicated Shampoo & Conditioner to be a good remedy for dandruff. I use it about twice a week. It does not dry out your hair like other so-called dandruff shampoos, (it has built-in conditioners), uses predominantly natural ingredients. I still use some conditioner afterwards out towards the ends of my hair. It is priced at a mid-range $6 for 8 oz. at any discount store. It lasts me about 2-3 months. Don't buy the "Extra Strength" version-- it doesn't seem to be effective at all, and actually does dry out your hair.
  Adam
  
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  jl
  
  Hi People, I've been reading this board for a while and I really like
  the community type atmosphere here. I think it is great! I'm hoping someone can help with this dilemma.
  I have a flaky scalp and kind find any ways to stop it from being so.
  I've used various shampoos like Head and Shoulders(actually that's the only anti-dandruff one), and some other moistureizers to no affect.
  I shampoo 2-3 times weekly. No matter how much I soak my scalp or pile on the conditioner it doesn't help. Does anyone know what causes this? Does the fact that I wear my hair in a ponytail have anything to do with it? this is made worse by the fact that I have black hair and the flakes are more noticeable.
  Are there any suggestions that won't cost an arm and a leg? I've had my hair long for quite a while now and can't remember if it was ever this flaky when it was shorter.
  Thanks in advance.
  Freakboy
  Hi: Flaky scalp it usually due to a microscopic fungal infection or due to a form of excema/seborrhea. You should probably see your physician since it sounds like you have tried most OTC rememdies. For fungal infection, a shampoo called Nizoral every other day should take care of this within 2-3 weeks. If you have seborrhea, using a medicated shampoo followed by sparingly applied texacort lotion will almost always control this problem. Things like the time of the year, weather, sun exposure and exposure to other chemicals can also play a part in controlling this. Please see your physician or a dermatologist- they should be able to help you.
  
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    eva volant
    
    Hi People, I've been reading this board for a while and I really like
    the community type atmosphere here. I think it is great! I'm hoping someone can help with this dilemma.
    I have a flaky scalp and kind find any ways to stop it from being so.
    I've used various shampoos like Head and Shoulders(actually that's the only anti-dandruff one), and some other moistureizers to no affect.
    I shampoo 2-3 times weekly. No matter how much I soak my scalp or pile on the conditioner it doesn't help. Does anyone know what causes this? Does the fact that I wear my hair in a ponytail have anything to do with it? this is made worse by the fact that I have black hair and the flakes are more noticeable.
    Are there any suggestions that won't cost an arm and a leg? I've had my hair long for quite a while now and can't remember if it was ever this flaky when it was shorter.
    Thanks in advance.
    Freakboy
    Hi: Flaky scalp it usually due to a microscopic fungal infection or due to a form of excema/seborrhea. You should probably see your physician since it sounds like you have tried most OTC rememdies. For fungal infection, a shampoo called Nizoral every other day should take care of this within 2-3 weeks. If you have seborrhea, using a medicated shampoo followed by sparingly applied texacort lotion will almost always control this problem. Things like the time of the year, weather, sun exposure and exposure to other chemicals can also play a part in controlling this. Please see your physician or a dermatologist- they should be able to help you.
    I also have the same problem; however I have used Nizoral for some years and whilst it controls the problem it doesn't really alleviate it. Does anyone know of anything more natural? I also have greasy hair aswell so am a bit weary of using anything oil based...
    
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    eva volant
    
    Hi People, I've been reading this board for a while and I really like
    the community type atmosphere here. I think it is great! I'm hoping someone can help with this dilemma.
    I have a flaky scalp and kind find any ways to stop it from being so.
    I've used various shampoos like Head and Shoulders(actually that's the only anti-dandruff one), and some other moistureizers to no affect.
    I shampoo 2-3 times weekly. No matter how much I soak my scalp or pile on the conditioner it doesn't help. Does anyone know what causes this? Does the fact that I wear my hair in a ponytail have anything to do with it? this is made worse by the fact that I have black hair and the flakes are more noticeable.
    Are there any suggestions that won't cost an arm and a leg? I've had my hair long for quite a while now and can't remember if it was ever this flaky when it was shorter.
    Thanks in advance.
    Freakboy
    Hi: Flaky scalp it usually due to a microscopic fungal infection or due to a form of excema/seborrhea. You should probably see your physician since it sounds like you have tried most OTC rememdies. For fungal infection, a shampoo called Nizoral every other day should take care of this within 2-3 weeks. If you have seborrhea, using a medicated shampoo followed by sparingly applied texacort lotion will almost always control this problem. Things like the time of the year, weather, sun exposure and exposure to other chemicals can also play a part in controlling this. Please see your physician or a dermatologist- they should be able to help you.
    I also have the same problem; however I have used Nizoral for some years and whilst it controls the problem it doesn't really alleviate it. Does anyone know of anything more natural? I also have greasy hair aswell so am a bit weary of using anything oil based... eva@n2.com
    
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  A. S.
  
  If anything standing in the postings below will not work then you shall visit a skin medical for examining for psoriasis.
  (Nizoral is a very good shampoo but it don't worked on me because psoriasis.)
  The best way to lessen the psoriasis effects are taking sun in a solarium or bathing in the Death Sea in Israel.
  Yours A. S.
  
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