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I have extreme itchy scalp. There is no redness or scale of any type. I have tried various OTC and prescriiption shampoos, but no help.

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I don't know if your problem is gluten related?

Try using a shampoo which does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate, as it is a common allergen.

This article has some useful advice on itchy scalp

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Puny in reply toPenel

Thanks for the information; very helpful.

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I dont know if this would help, but a natural way to wash your hair is to use 1 tbsp bicarb in warm water and rub into scalp, rinse off with water and final rinse with 1 tbsp apple cide vinegar in warm water.

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1stgls in reply totopaz1

I tried this and found that when I rinsed my scalp felt as if I had poured acid over it--- it was fine with the bicarb on it.

I do find that if I mistakenly eat gluten I get spots on my scalp.

A really simplistic question is ---are you rinsing really, really well as soap residue will make you itch

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Puny in reply to1stgls

Yes, my husband washes my hair and is very thorough with the spray

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Puny in reply totopaz1

It's messy, but I'll keep trying your suggestion.

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katemtms

During the winter, I was using coconut oil all over my body, including my hair/head. The oil kept me warm like silk long johns. You might try it on your head. Makes hair amazingly shiny.It might help the itching, too.

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Puny in reply tokatemtms

Took a bottle of coconut pills last Fall and did not like them so I hesitate to try this.

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katemtms

I eat gluten free. Just a thought. It's fairly easy. Now, I'm vegan which is a little more challenging. Diet is huge and often you don't know what it will help until you start eating that way.

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RoseRed

I have used Ceanel shampoo very successfully for itchy scalp,you can get it in most chemists, hope it works

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elsbethany

I had an itchy scalp for a couple of years which felt like I had head lice. My hair was thinning on the top where I could easily see my scalp. I would change my shampoo regularly but nothing helped then I developed blisters on my scalp and back which was diagnosed as Dermatitis Herpetiformis. I went on a gluten free diet and I've not had any scalp issues since and the bonus my hair regrew and looks normal. I have been gluten free 3 years now. Hope this helps

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Puny

I've never developed blisters ad hope that I never do! I've been gluten fee for sever months so I hope that it will help.

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nutritionfocused

Have you already removed gluten from your diet? If so eliminate distilled vinegar products as well. This was causing my scalp to itch terribly also.

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