I have no idea how to describe this - scalp sludge

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have seen adults diagnosed with cradle cap. Could it be this?

I’m prone to this. If I leave my hair to air dry and go to sleep with it damp it happens to me. Is it itchy? If it’s itchy it may be this. It’s often like a yeast issue. If you can’t get it off with some agitation, then an apple cider vinegar rinse (dilute it with water) can help.

DP. How long do you leave the ACV on before rinsing?

[Anonymous]

How does all this work with dyed/highlighted hair?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It isn't flaky.
But when I run my fingernail across my scalp, I get white/cream sludge -- like shampoo residue -- despite rinsing thoroughly.
It usually happens on a day when I didn't wash my hair.
What IS this? How can I get rid of it?

Maybe you should see a dermatologist. I've never heard of someone having a gross condition like this...or at least admitting to it.

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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have seen adults diagnosed with cradle cap. Could it be this?

I remember when one of my babies had terrible cradle cap. I placed him in his round "entertainment center" and applied vegetable oil to his head. Let it sit there and soak in while we played. Then I took a fine tooth comb and scraped all of that sebum right up - the oil had softened it so it didn't hurt. In fact, I think it felt really good because he seemed delighted! Anyway, after scraping it all up, I gave him a bath and shampoo and his scalp was totally clean. Worked great on a baby with very little hair - probably would be harder on someone with a lot of long hair, though I've wanted to try it on myself.

I did this on my kids, too. It kind of worked for me but not like with the kids, because it does just get caught in your hair. That's my problem with scalp masks, tea tree oil, and vinegar as well. Shampoos which lather up are so much easier to actually just get on your scalp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s sebhorreic dermatitis. Head and shoulders will help.

I have it and it is physically uncomfortable. Tried H&S, salicylic acid, t gel, nizoral, tea tree oil, topical steroids. Nothing helps.

Would love any advice that works.

[Anonymous]

I have scalp psoriasis and if I don't stay on top of my topical medications, I get this.

OP - see a dermatologist.

[Anonymous]

Use head and shoulders lather it rub into your scalp and let ot sit for 5 minutes before washing it out. Works better than anything else and my dermo swears by this for any scalp build up even if its not dandruff.

[Anonymous]

Shampoo, rinse with apple cider vinegar..let it sit a minute or 2 rinse and shampoo again. Works every time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Use head and shoulders lather it rub into your scalp and let ot sit for 5 minutes before washing it out. Works better than anything else and my dermo swears by this for any scalp build up even if its not dandruff.

The active ingredient is an anti-fungal. If it's dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, it'll help. If your scalp issues aren't that, it doesn't have anything that regular shampoo doesn't have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Use head and shoulders lather it rub into your scalp and let ot sit for 5 minutes before washing it out. Works better than anything else and my dermo swears by this for any scalp build up even if its not dandruff.

The active ingredient is an anti-fungal. If it's dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, it'll help. If your scalp issues aren't that, it doesn't have anything that regular shampoo doesn't have.

Well I don't have either of those but it still keeps my scalp clear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shampoo, rinse with apple cider vinegar..let it sit a minute or 2 rinse and shampoo again. Works every time.

So, shampoo and rinse out first? Then apply ACV and let sit, rinse out and shampoo again?