Can anyone help? My scalp is itching intensely!

• Can anyone help? My scalp is itching intensely! by VicMackey on 22 Jan, 2010 02:26
• Hey Everyone! I'm new and I have a problem. I'll start with a background of my head shaving. I've been shaving my head for about 2.5 years. I use a Gillette Fusion on the top and headblade on the sides, with headblade shaving cream. I shave about every other day. I've never had this problem until around November when it started to get cold and dry out(although I didn't have the problem last winter). My head feels fine, and I have no problems until I start to get hot, such as going to the gym. At that point, my scalp starts to itch intensely. It starts as soon as my body temperature begins to rise and itches all over. It quits as soon as I cool down. I've tried multiple lotions and T-gel, with no relief. It's bad enough that I've almost quit going to the gym altogether. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!
• #1 by Mikekoz13 on 22 Jan, 2010 04:54
• Welcome to the Forum Vic!
  
  I alternate between using BaldGuyz Moisturizing Gel & Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm....... maybe give them a try?
• #2 by schro on 22 Jan, 2010 07:02
• Hi Vic,
  I think Koz might be right. Maybe change up the products you use. If you've been shaving for 2.5 yrs without issue before, maybe look to when it started happening to see if your routine differed from prior years? I know what's being suggested is a trial & error kinda thing, but that may be the best (and least expensive) way to go about it.
  
  I know I've gotten complete relief from a bad scalp condition as a result of going sly. Every once in a while, I get a little scalp itch in the winter. When that happens, I apply a little Aloe Vera After Sun Lotion (generic Walgreens brand). http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Burn-Care/Aloe-Vera-After-Sun-Body-Lotion/ID=prod5398987&navCount=0&navAction=push-product
  
  Good Luck.
• #3 by VicMackey on 24 Jan, 2010 06:25
• Thanks guys! I appreciate the welcome and the advice. I'm gonna go pick up the products you suggested this weekend and give them a try. Heck, I'll try anything at this point. I'll try to keep you all posted on how it goes.
• #4 by hawkeye on 24 Jan, 2010 10:37
• I'm one of those people that doesn't just perspire, no I sweat!  A lot.  I find that if I have just used lotion or moisturizer after shaving then do anything that opens the valve to my sweat glands.  The lotion seems to clog the pores and I start to get red and itch.  You might want to look at when you apply your lotions.  You might want to think about after your workout instead of before.
  
  Rich
• #5 by ozzie on 24 Jan, 2010 20:03
• Welcome to the forum, VicMackey. First of all, I really got a kick from your screen name. Too cool, bro.  
  
  Now .... sometimes our bodies just decide to have an adverse reaction to whatever product(s) we've been using for a while. As the guys mentioned, simply changing out the creams and lotions etc from time to time can be a good thing.
  
  I wouldn't mind betting your diet has changed a bit recently, causing your sweat to now react adversely with your lotions etc.
  
  In any case, make sure you are exfoliating your scalp a few times a week, and try some different product. Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm is one you may want to try. I recommend it highly.
   
  
  
  
• #6 by VicMackey on 25 Jan, 2010 06:01
• Schro, I picked up the aloe vera lotion at walgreens and used it tonight/lastnight at work and so far it's worked very well so thanks for that! I'm going to pick up some of these other products and exfoliate every now and again, i've never really done that. And thanks Ozzie, i'm a police officer, bald and apparently have a huge bald dome so my buddies went ahead and decided Vic Mackey is my new nickname. I appreciate all the advice, i've already had some relief and it's great because it was driving me crazy. The real test will come tomorrow when I hit the gym. Thanks again guys!
• #7 by Musician000 on 29 Jan, 2010 19:37
• I had the same issue. Most of the stuff you all mentioned didn't quite work for me, or did for only a short time. What worked best was Scalpicin. I suppose all of our noggins react differently to it all, but once i started using that about a year ago i haven't had any problems
• #8 by VicMackey on 31 Jan, 2010 01:16
• Thanks Musician,
  I used the walgreens lotion for a few days and it's helped but I still have the same problem. I picked up a few other items today but if you say Scalpicin worked for you on the same problem, I'll definitely be picking some up. Thanks again everyone!
• #9 by surfboardnyc on 31 Jan, 2010 06:21
• Try to find products without alcohol or fragrance/preservatives.  Alcohol dries out your skin and a lot of people are allergic to fragrance or preservatives.  My dermatologist gave me a shampoo called "Nizoral", which I used for a while but I don't need it anymore now.   I use Kiehl's "non-detergent cleanser" instead of shampoo and Kiehl's "facial fuel" as aftershave.
• #10 by tomgallagher on 31 Jan, 2010 08:57
• I hear that Scalpicin works wonders.
• #11 by mangosink12572 on 31 Jan, 2010 12:52
• I have had the same problem  - - -I use Psoriaflora cream  - -you get it in a health food store  - -whatever it is  - -it is natural - -  It worked for me  - -worth trying  - - -Good luck - - -
• #12 by namratasnv on 15 Feb, 2010 08:20
• I think may be it is due to sun rays which is causing such problem, it is better to use some good lotion for this.
  
  Thanks
• #13 by charlesroland on 30 Aug, 2011 01:05
• Scalp Itching is really ridiculous and intolerable. It cam cause to other problem of hair...Here are some simple remedies for scalp itching...
  
  1)Boil the neem leaves and then use this water for hair wash
  2)Use lemon juice for scalp itching. It also helps in reducing dandruff problem.
  Hope these simple itching remedies will help for preventing itching.
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