help for my itchy, flaky head

[schatz]

Not sure if this is the place for this but I'll try....

My scalp gets quite dry in winter (and is even dry in summer sometimes), often to the point where I check my shoulders regularly when I wear black tops. If I look at my scalp closely in the mirror, I can see what I think are dry patches which are causing the flakes. I never used to be prone to dandruff but since I hit 30 (now am 35), it just keeps getting worse each year. I've tried some otc shampoos without good results.

Any suggestions? Do you think it's just the lack of humidity or could it be diet related? Some days washing my hair doesn't even help much (I usually wash every other day).

Thanks!

[amandah2]

Hi,
I've had the same problem, and a natural tea tree oil shampoo works well, as well as dumping a cup of warm water over your head after your shower with a few drops of rosemary essential oil in it. Hope that helps!

[Sustainer]

Try Selenium Natural Blue shampoo or Calaguala Fern & Cade Tar Scalp Treatment Shampoo from Aubrey Organics

[schatz]

thanks, ladies! I knew someone out there in mdc land would have a suggestion.