Itchy Scalp

[Thisoldbird]

Hi like many I'm overdue a hair cut.
My hair is washed 3/4 times a week..its a short style.
My scalp has got very itchy and I've discovered there seems what I can only describe as a baby's "cradle cap" like a crust on the top of my head..I've no was of seeing it..
Any suggestion what I can do to stop the itching and hopefully get rid of the crust.

Many thanks

[237SJ]

Have you tried Neurogena T gel shampoo? That's supposed to be good for itchy scalp

[Ken4155]

Could be Psoriasis. I have it and it first came out on my scalp. It is now on (and in my) ears, the fingers of my right hand and a small (thankfully) patch in the groin area. I use medicated shampoo which, although not eradicating the Psoriasis, does calm the itching for a spell. I also use Betnovate cream on the other areas. If your condition persists, a trip to the docs is in order.

[Ken4155]

I forgot to add that sometimes, after washing my hair and letting it dry, I can sometimes feel the crust developing. It's like a tightening of the scalp.

[gingejbee]

3 to 4 times a week....unless this is a very mild shampoo, you could be washing too much...as bad as not washing enough.
I can thoroughly recommend this Eucerin product - not cheap but effective and lasts for ages. You apply it after shampooing and just leave it on.

https://www.eucerin.co.uk/products/dermocapillaire/calming-urea-scalp-treatment

[gingejbee]

...and have just seen it's 25% off at Boots at the moment....now £9 for 100ml (which will last months).

[brainiac]

I'd heartily recommend T-Gel, really works and isn't too abrasive.

Avoid Nizoral - so strong it burned my scalp!

[LadyCG]

Try Capasal Shampoo - used to treated cradle cap, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It's available in Superdrug, Boots or on Amazon.

[rowanwitch]

I use alphosyl, also brilliant , before you do, soak your scalp in almond or olive oil and use a fine comb to loosen as .much of the flaky stuff as possible so the shampoo reaches the scalp

[Thisoldbird]

Thank you all for replying, some good suggestions I'll give them a try til I find which one is comfortable.

[JimF]

Another vote for Neutrogena T-Gel. Try treating other body areas with it too - you might be pleasantly surprised!

[retrocop]

I use T-Gel and after rinsing it out thoroughly I rub a few drops of Tea Tree oil in my scalp but only on wet hair..

[Coppit]

I've tried several preparations over the years, including those preseribed by my MD, but the problem persists.