Anonymous
Post 12/08/2024 08:41     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
I agree that going back to the derm is the best thing to do. But as a side note, I have had amazing luck with the Target branded dandruff shampoo. It isn't the same as Head and Shoulders or any of the others - somehow it's different. I have been using it as my daily shampoo for years and years.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 10:10     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:I would see a derm. But also it could be buildup mixed with sebum. My child who does a poor job of rinsing her hair in the shower gets these patches of gunk. Gently use some hair oil like Moroccan oil and massage into the scalp and then gently pull the gunk away with a fine tooth comb. When it’s just a little bit I can nick it in the bud with t-Sal and some combing with a fine tooth comb like lifting the hair away from the scalp to break up with crust.



If you have a fungal infection, the oils make it worse. Just go see a derm.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 10:00     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
^ and yes, I’ve used ketaconazole based products before. Zinc pyrithione shampoos worked 1000x better for me at getting bad seb derm controlled.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 09:58     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Try shampoo with zinc pyrithione. It is another anti-fungal. It is the only one that works for me. It is a miracle.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 09:53     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Have you tried apple cider vinegar? Wash with lukewarm water, massage apple cider vinegar into your scalp for 1 minute, then rinse and condition.

I also use scalpicin, when things are really dry in the winter.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 08:09     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to see a dermatologist. It sounds like a candida (yeast) infection on your scalp. You need an antifungal shampoo: usually it's ketoconazole. I had the same symptoms and that's what I was prescribed. The treatment was successful.


I have. They gave me topical steroid lotion for my scalp. Did not work.


You need to go back, or consult a different derm.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 07:46     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
You need to see a doctor, but in the meantime try Mustela—the one for cradle cap.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 03:58     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:There's a very new topical for seb derm and psoriasis that is very effective. It's called Zoryve. It's expensive, but worth it to investigate what your insurance will cover.


This is the “mousse” that I use.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2024 02:47     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to see a dermatologist. It sounds like a candida (yeast) infection on your scalp. You need an antifungal shampoo: usually it's ketoconazole. I had the same symptoms and that's what I was prescribed. The treatment was successful.

She tried nizoral and selsun
Sounds like eczema


But the derm can prescribe a higher strength ketaconazole than what is in over the counter Nizoral.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2024 17:58     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to see a dermatologist. It sounds like a candida (yeast) infection on your scalp. You need an antifungal shampoo: usually it's ketoconazole. I had the same symptoms and that's what I was prescribed. The treatment was successful.


I have. They gave me topical steroid lotion for my scalp. Did not work.


You need the shampoo.


This. My DH’s rx is for Loprox and he said only the shampoo, not the lotion, is effective.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2024 17:45     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to see a dermatologist. It sounds like a candida (yeast) infection on your scalp. You need an antifungal shampoo: usually it's ketoconazole. I had the same symptoms and that's what I was prescribed. The treatment was successful.


I have. They gave me topical steroid lotion for my scalp. Did not work.


You need the shampoo.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2024 15:34     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
We saw a derm for my son who had this problem. He’s now using the ketaconazole shampoo (prescription) twice a week and it’s really helping.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2024 14:49     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
There's a very new topical for seb derm and psoriasis that is very effective. It's called Zoryve. It's expensive, but worth it to investigate what your insurance will cover.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2024 14:46     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to see a dermatologist. It sounds like a candida (yeast) infection on your scalp. You need an antifungal shampoo: usually it's ketoconazole. I had the same symptoms and that's what I was prescribed. The treatment was successful.


I have. They gave me topical steroid lotion for my scalp. Did not work.


you need to go back and have them see it. It could possibly be psoriasis that you need to treat systemically.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2024 14:37     Subject: My scalp is scaly and it’s so uncomfortable
Anonymous wrote:You need to see a dermatologist. It sounds like a candida (yeast) infection on your scalp. You need an antifungal shampoo: usually it's ketoconazole. I had the same symptoms and that's what I was prescribed. The treatment was successful.


I have. They gave me topical steroid lotion for my scalp. Did not work.