Conditions
Dandruff
Dandruff need not be a death sentence! Although, with a good few inches of flaky skin collecting on your shoulders you might feel like it is…socially, at least. Affecting more males than females and usually occurring after puberty, between the ages of 20 and 30, dandruff is an extremely common condition of the scalp. It is caused by the process of skin renewal (or skin turnover) that speeds up to twice the normal rate, resulting in a greater number of dead cells being shed. These dead cells will manifest themselves as the flaky bits of skin you constantly find in your hair and on your shoulders. Over-the-counter or prescribed medicated shampoos usually do the trick.
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Hi my name is Lidia I'm 28.I got a big problem with dandruff for about 10 years. Now is worst because when I scratch it I notice clear liquid. I went to GP and he say use Nizoral and shampoo head&shoulders. I use Nizoral for long time. I dont know who can help me? Maybe you? Or can you give addres doctor or cling where I can go and somebody will be able to help me.Thank you
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hi ive had dandruff for about 3 years But the problem is Only 2 Spots on my Head Are Scabs And those Irrate me alot i dont have alot of dandruff (its not visable) But Those two spots on my head have hurt me alot lately But has anyone had this before and gotten rid of it? Let me know thanks!
Hi..im probly in the wrong section but ive had an itchy scalp for about a year now..it started off with a bit of dandruff and itching so i saw a doctor that gae me some shampoom (t-gel) which got rid of the dandruff but not the itch...since then they have gave me a few other shampoos such as selsun,and antifungal shampoo..my hair is not itchy all the time but it can be really irritating and so far these shampoos have not got rid of the itchy scalp. I havent noticed anything on my scalp but sometimes I get scabs on my scalp (probly through itching) and their is a dry patch in da middle of my head. The doctor just keeps giving shampoo or anti histamine but would be good to hear if anyone has had anything similar and if its possible to get rid of.
hi my daughter is 9 and has suffered with white bits in her hair for about a year now. even after washing her hair with a number of over the counter products, there has been no improvement if anything they've got worse! her follicles look a little yellow as if some have gotten infected. as shes still in school im paranoid the other kids will think shes got nits(its not ive checked thouroughly and regularly). any one got any advice...
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Hi i also have dandruff now and again on and off really. I am scared people think im unclean as i have a black school uniform so its really visible. I havent been to see a gp as it doesnt itch or anything but its really embarrasing. I have tried head and shoulders and other anti dandruff shampoo but so far none have worked, any suggestions?
Hi im 14 and i have had dandruff for 2 years and i have a black school uniform so it is really visible but none of the products seem to work i did go to the doctor and they said i had a really bad scalp but i dont know what to do... please help
hi, i have dandruff for 2years now, it is very itcy and a lot of flakes are coming from it when i scratch it. please what can i use? i have tried a lot of anti-dandruff creams, it will work for a few days but will start again. pls advise.
i have bad dandruff and someone told me it's because i have a sensitive scalp. i also really want to dye my hair .. do you think the chemicals in the dye will burn it all off or do you think i will get an allergic reaction because my scalp is sensitive?
I have really bad dandruff myself and die my hair regulary, the die doesn't make any difference
Hi Julia, Have a look at dyes which are really gentle and harmless to hair like the organic ones at Daniel Field... maybe you could look his mail order site up . The ones I use give lovely shiny colour and don't make my scalp any worse even though generally it is quite dry etc. You need to do the strand test but he gives loads of advice on his site. :)
hi im 14, and uhh i have kinda bad dandruff its realy ticking me off. at school when im playing football i get realy hot and sweaty and then i itch alot!! any shampoo or something i can use?!
Hiya suly, i have dry skin also in all those places since i was really little and ive been to the doctor and he perscribed me some diprobase cream and some steroid cream that really does work... you should try it :) It helps me alot becoz i wear make-up and the make-up defines the dry skin so since ive been using the creams its got so much better.
Hi, I have dry skin around my nose, eyebrows, edge of scalp and in the inside of my ears. I use head and shoulders regulary and have seen my gp who gave me some cream but nothing seems to work. Is there any cure for this i.e treatmemts, vitamins etc... Many Thanks
for dry skin try almond oil. b.p. use sparingiy,2 drops should do. obtained over counter at chemist. worked wonders for me!. best of luck
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