onebigbadwulf
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:03 PM
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anyone know how to stop this?
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Blue-Jay
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:07 PM
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Maybe you're not getting enough of a particular vitamin.
Hell, I dunno. If you figure it out let me know, so I can gently make some suggestions to one of my favorite co-workers.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:07 PM
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2. I assume you've tried the shampoos... |
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like Head and Shoulders (am I dating myself? Is that shampoo still around?). How is your skin otherwise? Have you checked internet sites?
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onebigbadwulf
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:11 PM
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4. Head N shoulders just made it worse |
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My skin is fine, I haven't broken out for years. Kinda oily sometimes though I guess.
I've checked the internet on and off
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:08 PM
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and that works pretty good for me.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:20 PM
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5. I have horrible dandruff |
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Edited on Sat Nov-22-03 01:21 PM by moz4prez
and don't you know, the ladies love it.
you might have psoriasis, and shoudl consider scheduling an appt w/ a dermatologist . . . do you notice an occurence of plaque-like rashes on the rest of your person? if so, i have some terrific steroidal creams that are very effective and won't stink up a football stadium. i will e-mail them to you, pronto, if you'd like :):):):):):):):):):):):)
when i was child my mother decided that smothering your scalp w/ a mixture of lemon and vinegar can alleviate symptoms for a while — though it stings like bloody hell — before you can find some Rx-strength OTC shampoo to finally suppress the symptoms.
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onebigbadwulf
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:22 PM
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I don't have rashes so I dont think the steroidals will apply.
But RX shampoo sounds like a great idea.
Yeah I did the vinegar thing but it made me stink no matter how long I washed it out. I decided the stink was worse than the flakes themselves.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:22 PM
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7. Check with a dermitologist |
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Edited on Sat Nov-22-03 01:24 PM by haele
It could be Psoriasis - your body basically rejecting a portion of your skin, an environmentally based allergic reaction, a vitamin D deficiency, or fungal infection.
If "Head and shoulders" doesn't work, they'll generally recommend a coal-tar shampoo or some sort of perscription cream - or as in my hubby's case, to shave the head.
In my case, I find that if I shampoo regularly with a rosemary oil based shampoo that actually has the oil in it, not just the "essence", I don't have a dandruff problem unless I'm seriously stressed.
Haele
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onebigbadwulf
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:36 PM
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10. Oh could be a Vit D deficiency |
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I barely see the sunlight
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Sat Nov-22-03 08:39 PM
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21. you know, funny thing is |
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i'm sort of a shut-in myself. chalk it up perhaps to very, very, very mild agoraphobia :) . . . also my mother suffers from eczema herself, but she takes better care of herself in her age so the symptoms are well controlled.
a vitamin D deficiency is quite likely my case too. thanks for starting this thread!
ah, early snow.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:34 PM
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onebigbadwulf
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:36 PM
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I assume you meant rub it
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Sat Nov-22-03 08:24 PM
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20. You assumed quite correctly. |
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Edited on Sat Nov-22-03 08:24 PM by MissMarple
:D
Now go see a doctor.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:40 PM
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The shampoos I've used don't touch it, though the stuff I've used is mostly cheaper store brands. I pick up the tegrin and derexol and shudder at the price, but I'm biting the bullet and getting the expensive stuff too see if it works.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:57 PM
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It works for me, and the bottle lasted me a year. Use it every day until your dandruff clears up and then you only have to use it once or twice a week.
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:40 PM
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12. drink more h20 & get jojoba oil. rub some on hair/face after shower... |
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:49 PM
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13. From what you've said.. |
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(skin that tends to be oily and lack of sunlight) it sounds like it could be seborrheic dermatitis.
I've got it and I use Nizoral shampoo once a week, which keeps it under control. Also, I try to shampoo every day.
Dermatitis is pretty common and doctors say it is caused by a type of yeast that is present on everyone's scalp that tends to get a little out of control on some people for what ever reason. Too much information?
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Sat Nov-22-03 01:55 PM
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Sat Nov-22-03 02:19 PM
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16. Tea tree oil shampoo from health food store. |
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I have seborrheic dermatitis, and the dandruff shampoos only work for a little while. Tea tree oil shampoo is keeping it under control right now. I use it every day because my hair is very oily.
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Sat Nov-22-03 02:41 PM
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17. Hey, d00d! What happened with the kidney stone? |
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And regarding the dandruff, I like Nizoral or T-Gel. Getting a haircut helps.
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onebigbadwulf
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Sat Nov-22-03 02:44 PM
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Re Kidney Stone: After 12 hours of pain it finally subsided. But it didn't come out. I think it may be lodged. In which case, if it hurts again, I will go to the hospital and force them to remove it.
No human alive should have to go through that kind of pain.
Thank you for asking though
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Sat Nov-22-03 03:10 PM
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19. Nexxus has a good dandruff shampoo |
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I like it much better than Head and Shoulders and the other non-prescription brands. It's mild and has a nice scent.
Some salons carry it and you can find it at mall stores like "Trade Secrets"
It's more expensive then most of the other brands though.
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Sat Nov-22-03 08:49 PM
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22. I use "Head and Shoulders" |
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