Hi
My husband has cradle cap on his head and despite using good shampoos, it is not clearing up.
He has dementia and the itch on his scalp seems to really irritate him.
I know at this time I could go to the doctor, but could anyone recommend any over the counter shampoos at the Pharmacist that I could try first or should I go to the doctor to get prescribed medication shampoo.
Thanks Annemarie
Rinse his head with two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda mixed in one pint of warm water it worked for my babies
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:18am
Super helpful member
Cradle Cap might be an allergic reaction, but what is the trigger? To find out change habits referring to foods (animal fats, olive oil fried food) and drinks (no tap water, spirits). Shampoos and other "miracle potions" will help - the seller.
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:26am
Very helpful member
Hi,
I'm not trying to worry you but I have ongoing skin cancer which is non melanoma ( basal and squamous cell carcinoma) and what you describe is classic of basal cell carcinoma symptoms. Itchy scab that falls off but comes back again.
Also scalps are constantly exposed to the sun. I'd advise you take him to the doctor to confirm this rather than assume.
Basal cell carcinomas are cut out and normally negative, all mine have been so far and have 7 scars to prove.
Good luck and I'm sure he will be sorted quickly.
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:31am
Legendary helpful member
davyaztec2 wrote on Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:56am:
Hi
My husband has cradle cap on his head and despite using good shampoos, it is not clearing up.
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He has dementia and the itch on his scalp seems to really irritate him.
I know at this time I could go to the doctor, but could anyone recommend any over the counter shampoos at the Pharmacist that I could try first or should I go to the doctor to get prescribed medication shampoo.
Thanks Annemarie
Hi there, in the height of summer I get a mild version and use the shampoo in the picture attached every other wash and it works. Available via your Farmacia.
Kind regards, Steve
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:42pm
Karen9999 wrote on Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:14am:
Rinse his head with two teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda mixed in one pint of warm water it worked for my babies
Karen
Thanks for taking the time. Will try this and let you know.
Appreciate it - Annemarie
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:44pm
Madcatwoman wrote on Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:26am:
Hi,
I'm not trying to worry you but I have ongoing skin cancer which is non melanoma ( basal and squamous cell carcinoma) and what you describe is classic of basal cell carcinoma symptoms. Itchy scab that falls off but comes back again.
Read more...
Also scalps are constantly exposed to the sun. I'd advise you take him to the doctor to confirm this rather than assume.
Basal cell carcinomas are cut out and normally negative, all mine have been so far and have 7 scars to prove.
Good luck and I'm sure he will be sorted quickly.
Thanks Madcatwoman I will go to the doctor and see what is happening. Thanks for taking the time. Annemarie
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:48pm
dinnerout wrote on Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:31am:
Hi there, in the height of summer I get a mild version and use the shampoo in the picture attached every other wash and it works. Available via your Farmacia.
Kind regards, Steve
Thanks dinnerout. Will try this shampoo. Is the itch that is getting to him. Thanks again Annemarie
Hi. Another very good product is Selsun. But can be difficult to get hold of. My last bottle came from Australia when it was unavailable in the UK for a while.
Posted: Fri Oct 9, 2020 1:09pm
dinnerout wrote on Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:31am:
Hi there, in the height of summer I get a mild version and use the shampoo in the picture attached every other wash and it works. Available via your Farmacia.
Kind regards, Steve
Dinnerout bought this shampoo you recommended. Great it worked a treat. Thanks every so much for your help.
Annemarie
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