tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post8480326685295554310..comments2024-03-28T13:40:35.782-05:00Comments on Science-y Hair Blog: Medicated Shampoos, Conditioners, Co-washes and Treatments For Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp, Seborrheic Dermatitis (List)WShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-61386573259779242352016-04-07T15:04:24.648-05:002016-04-07T15:04:24.648-05:00Always double-check ingredient lists. Sometimes th...Always double-check ingredient lists. Sometimes the ingredient list I consulted is out of date, sometimes stores stock old products with different ingredients.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-17809068427962080402016-04-05T17:53:39.953-05:002016-04-05T17:53:39.953-05:002 products listed on this page under the Pyrithion...2 products listed on this page under the Pyrithione Zinc shampoos as "sulfate-free" actually list sulfates in their ingredients.vpqmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838977531049182177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-76626102781851582412016-02-29T04:11:07.744-06:002016-02-29T04:11:07.744-06:00Some of these are fragrance-free. Noble Formula Zi...Some of these are fragrance-free. Noble Formula Zinc shampoo is fragrance-free (I found it quite drying, though). I think Zincon is fragrance-free - but check the label. Home Health Everclean shampoo (salicylic acid) is available in unscented. I know - it's crazy that there are fragrances in shampoos for troubled scalps! But so many people think consumers won't buy a product that isn't pleasant to use. And so many consumers won't.<br />I have a list of fragrance-free shampoos at the end of this post (copy and paste): http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/itchy-scalp-some-easy-remedies.html<br />Personally, I use some of the DIY remedies or the topical antifungal creams and wash it out after 10 or 15 minutes with a mild, fragrance-free shampoo.<br />My family want through a lot of over-the-counter shampoos and some very expensive prescription shampoos, only to find that they all caused more inflammation or severe dryness and then further itching due to irritating ingredients or over-cleansing. Good luck! Finding a good product when they all seem to be formulated "wrong" is very frustrating.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-10335399364915842252016-02-26T08:09:15.600-06:002016-02-26T08:09:15.600-06:00Are there any shampoos/conditioners like these tha...Are there any shampoos/conditioners like these that are also fragrance free. Right now dr. believes flakes are from allergy to fragrance, but the healing process is very slow so the itching/flaking is very bad.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720889443270356975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-60440128467431909662016-01-18T17:44:16.225-06:002016-01-18T17:44:16.225-06:00These were the inactive ingredients I found for Zi...These were the inactive ingredients I found for Zincon online:<br /><br />Citric acid, cocamide MEA, deionized water, FD&C Blue 1, fragrance, glycol distearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070251297758281412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-78437083487017235562016-01-18T17:42:59.720-06:002016-01-18T17:42:59.720-06:00I'm scared to buy online, as listed it shows b...I'm scared to buy online, as listed it shows both sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates in it. I can't find it locally in a drugstore, so I'm scared to purchase. I've never found a zinc shampoo without a sulfate! I want to buy it to bad if it's truly sulfate-free!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070251297758281412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-31729021902654085452016-01-17T19:30:08.122-06:002016-01-17T19:30:08.122-06:00The one at my local store has no sulfate detergent...The one at my local store has no sulfate detergents, nor do the ingredient lists I can find online. But you never know when a product might go and change formulas.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-58425003370025164512016-01-17T01:02:39.865-06:002016-01-17T01:02:39.865-06:00Also Regenepure DR (Ketoconazole) contains dimethi...Also Regenepure DR (Ketoconazole) contains dimethicone.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070251297758281412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-79881452099419343142016-01-17T00:59:55.454-06:002016-01-17T00:59:55.454-06:00I've been going through this list for hours, r...I've been going through this list for hours, researching the ingredients. A few of these I actually have in the house, and can confirm that Nizoral is indeed not sulfate free. It has SLS/SLES in it.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070251297758281412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-21760547059606641982016-01-17T00:05:51.055-06:002016-01-17T00:05:51.055-06:00Zincon has both sodium laureth sulfate and sodium ...Zincon has both sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate in it. This should be edited to reflect that error.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070251297758281412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-34305653328334450072015-12-17T12:50:31.199-06:002015-12-17T12:50:31.199-06:00Hello Miriam,
If you have just flakes (and they...Hello Miriam,<br />If you have just flakes (and they're not flakes from products) near your scalp - the first thing to try is switching shampoos or cleansers (or conditioner). Especially if you recently changed products - sometimes a new product can cause flaking. If it's causing flaking, it's causing irritation, but you don't always feel it right away. Switching back to a product that you used when you did not have flaking can tell you a lot about what to do next.<br /><br />If that is not the case for you, then you might try one of the products with salicylic acid which is very good for reducing flaking to see if that helps. The products with zinc pyrithione are also helpful for reducing flaking - sometimes they take a little longer to work, sometimes not. Any of these remedies can help reduce flaking, which one works will depend on your scalp and the product.<br /><br />I prefer things I can put on my scalp and then wash off with my usual cleanser because I can get a longer treatment time and still use my own cleanser. But those take a few minutes to application and a lot of hair manipulation to get them on the scalp. If you prefer the simplicity of a shampoo or co-wash, start there.<br /><br />Make sure you're not drying out your scalp - look for mild, conditioning shampoos (those for color-treated hair can be a good choice), if you live in a dry or cold climate, protect your scalp from the cold air and wind with a hood or hat.<br />Good luck!WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-48232221931741160252015-12-17T00:21:36.410-06:002015-12-17T00:21:36.410-06:00I'm having serious bad dandruff..no itching at...I'm having serious bad dandruff..no itching at all just really bad white flakes all over..its super embarassing!! what do I do??? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-36059545253412354142015-10-11T16:45:41.734-05:002015-10-11T16:45:41.734-05:00Jaleesa,
I don't know of a place for people to...Jaleesa,<br />I don't know of a place for people to buy this ingredient as a raw material in small quantities. It may be classified as a pharmaceutical and therefore not be sold to the general public, and it is not commonly used. Wholeaslers like Alibaba do sell it, but that is more than most of us who make our own products want to get into.WShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604766377332720162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-20076426868519776332015-10-06T23:27:47.788-05:002015-10-06T23:27:47.788-05:00Do you know where I could buy piroctone olamine? I...Do you know where I could buy piroctone olamine? I make my own products and would like to incorporate it a shampoo.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336715850976419506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-54583666712063362582015-08-13T23:21:51.234-05:002015-08-13T23:21:51.234-05:00I have suffered from SD for years, and had a sever...I have suffered from SD for years, and had a severe case that caused hair loss (I had a ton of hair so it wasn't too noticable, other than cleaning up clump fulls from my floor).<br /><br />SD is a fungus that lives under the scalp. This is why any of the above shampoos are meant to SIT on the scalp for a period of time so that it is absorbed by the skin. <br /><br />These factors are what I learned for my case:<br />Severe cases that have silver scales and bleed when scratched require a medical professional---OTC items will not work.<br />Any remedy may CAUSE itching. Like a cut, itching is a sign of healing. When I used Nizoral, I found my scalp itched like mad---the pharmacist explained that was it healing. I was able to return to Head and Shoulders and my scalp was much happier. (disclaimer: Nizoral is NOT recommended for color treated hair, Head and Shoulders is alleged to be color safe-I have had no issues with Head and Shoulder, but my hair is dark)<br /><br />Not shampooing daily caused me far more grief: The fungus that SD lives on is oil/excess sebum. Not washing that away daily, for ME, caused me to have a far angrier scalp than trying to stretch washes. Returning to washing daily has made my scalp VERY happy.<br /><br />When itching is unbearable, I HAVE found a cold water rinse soothing/helps.<br /><br />any dandruff shampoo will cause those with long hair to have the ends become drier. I highly recommend doing condition on the ends, wash, then re-condition. <br /><br />stress, high carb diet (white breads, pastas etc) and fatty foods can cause flares.<br /><br />Best of luck!!!Darkhorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330160434456876437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-38397915756225893672015-07-29T11:46:39.921-05:002015-07-29T11:46:39.921-05:00Neem oil works for itchiness like nothing but the ...Neem oil works for itchiness like nothing but the stench. Oils that tone it down: citronella, lemongrass, peppermint, ylangylang, patchouli, vetiver. Vetiver is a strong smell though, my favourite is a mixture of peppermint, ylangylang and petitgrain. I suspect menthol will work as well haven't tried it yet though. Use neem like an essential oil few drops only. First time I used it like a carrier oil. Lol. Don't bother with lavender or rosemary.Akaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598234231868205984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4000955270225133681.post-88802552177015163402015-03-23T15:45:20.629-05:002015-03-23T15:45:20.629-05:00This is an amazing post. While I don't have da...This is an amazing post. While I don't have dandruff problems, this is a great reference!Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832643923158222775noreply@blogger.com