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Can Anything Help 39 Years of Dandruff, Scalp Infections and Hair Loss?

Posted by Farah (Ontario, Canada) on 10/07/2015

Can someone help me. I am 50 year old, extremely active and healthy woman. For last 39 years I have had dandruff and scabs on my scalp. I have tried everything. From expensive, medicated shampoos to Apple cider vinegar. FenuGreek oil and powder, yogurt. I have now got 1/8 of my original hair. My diet is excellent. The doctors tell me to live with it. I cannot imagine that this is the end of my curls.

Replied by Mmsg
Somewhere, Europe
10/08/2015

Farah, some ppl are helped by drinking more water (with a grain or two of good salt for each cup).

Replied by Mimi
Ma, Usa
10/08/2015

Sounds to me like you might be severely deficient in iodine. Check into daily supplementation of lugol's or potassium iodide.

Have you had your thyroid checked?

Replied by Timh
KY
10/09/2015
2063 posts

Liver disease is also a common cause of scalp conditions. An herbal combination of Milk Thistle/Turmeric/Artichoke is advised, as well as reviewing any possible toxicity issues from otc or prescription meds like statins or pain meds like acetaminophen.

Replied by Sharon
Tennessee
10/08/2015

Since I was a teenager, I've had problems with itchy scalp and sores on it until I discovered T-Gel X strength shampoo. Leave it in at least 5 minutes. As long as I use that every week or so, no itching. Tea Tree Shampoo can help as well, although it may or may not work as well. But Tea Tree is much better for your skin.

Also, the more junk I put into my hair, the quicker my scalp itches. Mouse, root lifter, heavy conditioners....

Good luck!