Help my scalp!
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Topic: Help my scalp!
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Help my scalp!
Date Posted: January 22 2003 at 10:04pm
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I don`t think I have ever read about this problem...am I the only one who suffers from it? I do not have any physical problems with my scalp such as itching, dandruff, excessively oily, etc. BUT my scalp always has an unpleasant odor to it. It does not matter how much I shampoo or what kind of beautiful smelling products I use. I don`t really know how to explain the odor...it`s sort of a dirty (maybe like gym socks) sort of smell. I have fine thin hair, shampoo almost every day, use styling products (but not excessively), and do not eat strong foods or spices. Has anyone ever heard of this or experienced it? PLEASE HELP...it really makes me feel unpleasant. Thanks!
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Posted By: Sophie
Date Posted: January 23 2003 at 9:22pm
Hi Shilo;
I have had my nose above thousands of heads in my time and the only time I have ever noticed odor (in the circumstances you described) is when the daily products were building up or not getting completely removed every day.
Is this a recent development or have you experienced this for a long time?? Are you on any medication? Is your water hard?? (iron? lime? how do shampoos lather on you?) What styling products are you currently using?
The first and easiest thing I`m going to recommend is 1.) Shampoo with a Clarifying shampoo, use the PADS (not finger nails) and massage your scalp deeply...til its pink...get that surface circulation going. Rinse thoroughly get all of the shampoo out.
2.) Then soak with vinegar or fresh lemon juice for five minutes (I prefer fresh squeezed lemon juice), its drippy and messy and for "shilos" sake keep it out of your eyes.:)
Quit with the moisturizing products...no shampoos for...dry hair, hydrating...balsum..some thickening poo`s...for now. Try it let`s see if there is an improvement.? Let me know.
Check this site out:)
http://www.hairscientists.org - http://www.hairscientists.org
I found this on the Tricoligist`s site; I`m not sure but...I don`t think that you have bromidrosis or you would notice the odor in places other than your scalp???:)
I have a problem. My husband says my scalp has a bad odor. I asked my doctor about it and he recommended an over the counter shampoo, I have since tried everyone that is sold. I wash my hair daily and have switched shampoos and conditioners, and nothing helps. Can it be something internal? My scalp does sometimes itch, but I don`t have dandruff. Any ideas what it could be?
I regret that I am prohibited by The Society`s ethical code from offering anything except the most general advice, or attempting any form of diagnosis. The following is therefore based on that:
Bromidrosis is a condition in which the sweat develops an extremely disagreeable odor, this can be due to bacterial infection which causes decomposition of sweat. In some cases it may be due to excessive secretion of the apocrine glands. It is unusual - but not impossible for the scalp to be affected. Some relief has been gained by drinking massive quantities of water daily (restrict/cut out/ tea, coffee and especially alcohol). Any improvement may take several weeks. Where this simple procedure fails seek the advice of a dermatologist.
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Sophie
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