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Mon-06-05-2013, 23:05 PM
Thank u for PM 
Here's what I know when it comes to some scalp treatments..
Tar shampoos are smelly
tar is an old treatment and some find tar very helpful the 2 main tar shampoos in uk are polytar and T-gel both can be prescribed
Another tar based scalp application is cocois, its thick you squirt it on and massage in leave for some time ... Stinks ... Then wash out
I have a medicated shampoo called etrivex, this isn't tar based apply a small amount leave for 15mins then wash out....this is very strong stuff and more pleasant smelling
You used to be able to get betnovate drops which always worked well for me, but they stopped them as I think to strong but dovonex released their own version.....these again are strong and can be extremely painful if your scalp is sore with open areas. And can smell a bit like the old nit lotion!
The other methods I've used have been to apply oil to scalp leave for a while and then comb out flakes, this will never treat the problem the way some of the medicines can I also found that having long hair made it all the more messy and when I cut my hair short (very short) my scalp got worse.....I also found a metal nit comb and would pull massive chunks of skin out
(When trying to wash hair after using oil, I found rubbing a small amount of lemon juice would help get the oil out)
Apple cider vinegar is also another method, mix with water or use neat apply to scalp and leave for a while when rinse through
As for head and shoulders, I now use the MENTHOL version it has been working well for me for about 9 years
Also a note to people in the UK ........ Don't be scared to tell your GP what YOU want to try....invest in a pre paid prescription and try out various products so you can see what works for you.
(Head and shoulders menthol not on prescription, I did contact the company asking if they would but they can't)
Here's what I know when it comes to some scalp treatments..
Tar shampoos are smelly
tar is an old treatment and some find tar very helpful the 2 main tar shampoos in uk are polytar and T-gel both can be prescribed Another tar based scalp application is cocois, its thick you squirt it on and massage in leave for some time ... Stinks ... Then wash out
I have a medicated shampoo called etrivex, this isn't tar based apply a small amount leave for 15mins then wash out....this is very strong stuff and more pleasant smelling
You used to be able to get betnovate drops which always worked well for me, but they stopped them as I think to strong but dovonex released their own version.....these again are strong and can be extremely painful if your scalp is sore with open areas. And can smell a bit like the old nit lotion!
The other methods I've used have been to apply oil to scalp leave for a while and then comb out flakes, this will never treat the problem the way some of the medicines can I also found that having long hair made it all the more messy and when I cut my hair short (very short) my scalp got worse.....I also found a metal nit comb and would pull massive chunks of skin out
(When trying to wash hair after using oil, I found rubbing a small amount of lemon juice would help get the oil out)
Apple cider vinegar is also another method, mix with water or use neat apply to scalp and leave for a while when rinse through
As for head and shoulders, I now use the MENTHOL version it has been working well for me for about 9 years
Also a note to people in the UK ........ Don't be scared to tell your GP what YOU want to try....invest in a pre paid prescription and try out various products so you can see what works for you.
(Head and shoulders menthol not on prescription, I did contact the company asking if they would but they can't)