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Scalp and Hair Problem

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Latest post on 13 June 2015 - 11:10

Ladies, do you know of any shampoo for a very dry scalp & thinning hair. I have tried Seba Med & Akin shampoo from the organic shop but they are not helping. I don't want to lose any more of my hair.TIA.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 June 2015 - 09:24
Sebizole is available in all pharmacies. If your doctor told you to use Nizoral earlier, you can easily give Sebizole a try instead - MUCH nicer and more efficient in my case (without drying the hair). Another thing that helped me when my scalp was itchy was Dabur Amla coconut oil, but the thing that put an end to the dry scalp/fungus was Sebizole. Hydration is also important.
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Latest post on 14 June 2015 - 07:56
Ladies, thank you all so much for your replies to my message. The shampoos that you have mentioned other than Nizoral are they available here in Dubai. I have used Nizoral before but some years ago now & it definitely helped after I had also massaged my scalp with jojoba oil. I may try this again, however, I wasn't getting thinning or losing hair then. I am 60+ and maybe thinning hair is common with some ladies. I agree its probably best to see a dermatologist for a correct diagnosis.
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Latest post on 14 June 2015 - 00:10
Oh... I forgot the name of the tablets, and to be honest, the shampoo did the trick for me. I still use it regularly twice a week to get rid of the seborrhoeic dermatitis that Dr. Tukmechy diagnosed me with. I don't take any other supplements at the moment and the scalp is still doing okay. I have to use the Sebizole shampoo regularly otherwise the scalp acts up again. Sebizole does the same as Nizoral but doesn't leave your hair dry. I had used Nizoral without any luck back in Denmark, btw. My scalp was so itchy I couldn't use any regular shampoo except truly natural ones like African Black Soap or Syrian Aleppo soap. Anything else would cause a burning sensation in my scalp - as well as no new hair growth and thinning patches. Less than a month of Sebizole reversed the process and my hair is back to near-normal again. Good point about the water filter - I have the one from PureBlue but I think any filter will help and make the hair much softer, too.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 June 2015 - 18:48
This happened to me a few years ago and dermatologists in Denmark were not able to solve my problem. I searched here on Expatwoman and decided to see a recommended dermatologist - Dr. Ali Tukmechy near Deira City Center - during a visit to Dubai. He examined my scalp and suggested a shampoo and some pills that you can buy in any pharmacy here. I think that shampoo saved my hair and scalp and it's no longer dry and itchy. You should really see a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis and correct treatment. The phone number for that clinic is 04 2952121, Al Wahda Building, Office 103, Port Saeed. Hi Guys! I have a similar problem with a dry, itchy scalp (thankfully not losing my hair though... yet!... touch wood!). Norne2, do you remember the name of the tablets that were recommended, please? BTW, I have found using a Blu shower filter quite helpful, and a regime of alternately washing with Selsun Blue, a very moisturising, sulphate free shampoo, then a Mane & Tale Gentle Cleansing Shampoo. I know the OP said Selsun didn't help, but just thought I'd mention. Good luck - hope your poor head feels better soon! :(
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Latest post on 13 June 2015 - 17:03
This happened to me a few years ago and dermatologists in Denmark were not able to solve my problem. I searched here on Expatwoman and decided to see a recommended dermatologist - Dr. Ali Tukmechy near Deira City Center - during a visit to Dubai. He examined my scalp and suggested a shampoo and some pills that you can buy in any pharmacy here. I think that shampoo saved my hair and scalp and it's no longer dry and itchy. You should really see a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis and correct treatment. The phone number for that clinic is 04 2952121, Al Wahda Building, Office 103, Port Saeed.
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Latest post on 13 June 2015 - 14:57
Sorry to hear about your problem. It must be distressing for you. It would be a good idea to see a GP. Dry skin and thinning hair or hair loss could be related to a number of medical conditions that shampoos will not be able to fix, e.g. vitamin or mineral deficiencies, thyroid conditions, etc. Your doctor might want to do some simple lab tests. Hope everything works out!
 
 

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