Itchy Hot Scalp

[Tree_]

Switch to child's farm shampoo and conditioner and go to non bio laundry detergent. See of they make a difference

 

[Rocknrolla]

Sounds like contact dermatitis, antihistamines could help short term but like you say you’re going to need to be referred to a dermatologist. Maybe try a mild baby shampoo I’m sure simple do a baby range

 

[Platypusfattypus]

I can't use certain shampoos as I have sensitive skin on my scalp. Pantene is the worst and makes it burn and itch.

 

[JD-Morgan]

Strange she didn't think it was psoriasis etc but this is what Betacap is for:

Betacap Scalp Application is for use on the scalp to treat skin diseases including psoriasis (scaly, pink patches of thickened skin) and seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly, itchy patches of skin).

I know! I was reading the leaflet and all it talks about is how it’s for skin conditions. I’ll give it a try and see how I get on.

I’ve also ordered child's farm strawberry and mint shampoo

 

[cosmo girl]

Do you dye your hair? Sounds like an allergic reaction...
I found certain hair protection sprays made my scalp itch. Also could be your washing powder. Your hair is on your pillow.

 

[LittleMy]

Could it be an allergic reaction to a certain hair product or maybe a form of dermatitis? A doctor would be able to prescribe a medicated shampoo to help or other treatment if it’s caused by something else. Hope you get it sorted soon, must be so irritating x

 

[KateToTheParty]

Nitrizol is antifungal so treats a lot of stuff, I have terrible scalp issues - I use this when it flairs up and Keratase Bain dermo calm.

 

[MonkeyTennis]

All good suggestions here.

Childs Farms is fantastic for any inflammation. Didn't believe the hype until I tried it for my psoriasis.



Also, another way, my doc recommend is crushing up a good few aspirin
mixed with a bland conditioner and leaving it on the scalp for a few minutes, it's an old but proven med that can work with it's anti inflammatory propertys

 

[SunshineDreamer]

Nizoral might be worth a shot. You can get it from pharmacies. It says it’s for dandruff but it’s good for itchy scalps too.

 

[newtoyou]

Have you considered it could be stress as it’s something that came on a year ago and there wasn’t a change in your product routine?

Me and some friends realised that we all had physical symptoms were down to worry/stress. These were indigestion, eczema, messed up period cycle and a burning red tongue.

I know it sounds unlikely especially if you don’t think you’re stressed about anything. But it was obvious to all of us once we all realised there was no physical cause.

On the other hand I did develop allergies randomly that have been confirmed by the doctor so it could be a “real” allergy too.

 

[Am49704]

Try getting betnovate scalp treatment. I have eczema and it helps my itching

 

[JD-Morgan]

Are you sure its not head lice? I'm not being rude but anyone can get them and they are very itchy. Can someone look through your hair for you? No one on here can say really as it could be 100s of things. I'd just go to the Drs they are starting seeing people again now.X

I did think this at one point but my partner checks my scalp regularly and it’s not head lice.

I phoned the doctors yesterday and I’ve got a phone appointment.

 

[moimoi]

Nizoral might be worth a shot. You can get it from pharmacies. It says it’s for dandruff but it’s good for itchy scalps too.

Was going to suggest Nizoral too. I don't get dandruff but sometimes get an itchy scalp and it's a life saver. Can sometimes get it a bit cheaper on ebay too.

 

[mermaidexoxo]

I’ve suffered with an itchy and hot scalp, along with headaches and tenderness in the hot places a few weeks ago. I put it down to stress. My advice would be use sulfate free shampoos (maybe sulfates in the current shampoos you use are irritating your scalp)
I didn’t see a GP as it went off after a few weeks but if it’s been going on a while definitely get in contact with them.
hope you get it sorted x

 

[Suzesnooze]

There's a similar thread here that might be useful.

Dandruff/dry and itchy scalp

I’ve never had dandruff or any scalp problems in my life but lately it’s been so itchy and I have all these disgusting dry patches. I’m trying not to itch it! So far I’ve tried: Tgel (both the Original and light formulas), oil soaks with coconut oil or olive oil, body shops ginger shampoo...

tattle.life

 

[HankMcPrank]

I have dandrozel prescribed to me and it really helps x

 

[JD-Morgan]

That’s interesting as I’ve got thick hair and get an itchy scalp but always assume it’s the shampoo and change to another. I don’t get the hot scalp though. I wonder why thick hair causes it?!

To be honest I think it's a cop out from the doctor.

I've just picked up my prescription and it's something called Betacap

 

[JD-Morgan]

Could it be an allergic reaction to a certain hair product or maybe a form of dermatitis? A doctor would be able to prescribe a medicated shampoo to help or other treatment if it’s caused by something else. Hope you get it sorted soon, must be so irritating x

It's honestly driving me insane, I'm kicking myself that I didn't go to the doctor before covid started

I think I will give them a call just to see what they can do just now, I use different brands of hair products so I don't think I could narrow it down to one particular brand/product. I've tried using different ones but nothing makes a difference.

It could be dermatitis, I don't have any patches on my scalp as I get my partner to check my scalp every so often but there are sometimes spot type things in the really itchy areas

I can't use certain shampoos as I have sensitive skin on my scalp. Pantene is the worst and makes it burn and itch.

I won't touch Pantene, Tresemme or Head & Shoulders as they are all so bad for your hair.

 

[JD-Morgan]

For over a year now I have been suffering with a hot itchy scalp

It's a bit flaky around my hairline but only ever one or two flakes so I don't think it's dandruff related

I wash my hair and my scalp is hot and itchy again the following day, day 2 is almost unbearable, I use Aussie normally but have tried other kinds and nothing makes a difference

During lockdown I've been working from home and have only blow dried my hair a handful of times

I haven't been to the doctors about it yet as I've been trying stuff at home first, and I know at the moment the doctor won't be able to physically see me and check my scalp but I would prefer to be referred to a dermatologist

So far I have tried;

T-Gel
Aveeno shampoo
Coconut oil
Argan oil
Balmonds oil and shampoo from Holland and Barrett
Itchy scalp oils from Amazon
The ginger shampoo from The Body Shop

None of the above have even slightly reduced symptoms after continuous use, T-Gel infact made it so much worse almost immediately

Just wanted to ask if anyone had suffered with this before and had any good remedies?

 

[Suzesnooze]

I went to the doctors yesterday so she could examine my scalp

She said she couldn't see any signs of 'disease' so doesn't think it's eczema or psoriasis etc but that it's probably because I have thick hair I've had thick hair all of my life and never had any scalp issues

I've been prescribed a treatment with a steroid in it to use twice a day for 2 weeks, sorry can't remember the name of it as it was out of stock in the pharmacy so I am going back today to collect it. She said it can only be used for 2 weeks as it thins your skin so that sounds promising



The doctor said if the treatment she's given me doesn't work she's going to give me Dandrazol to try

That’s interesting as I’ve got thick hair and get an itchy scalp but always assume it’s the shampoo and change to another. I don’t get the hot scalp though. I wonder why thick hair causes it?!