Is there an over the counter remedy for dry flakey scalp and skin for adult males?
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Selson Blue or head and shoulders works great.
264578
you really need to see a doctor for this.... they can give you a prescription for it, though they do sell over the counter  creams  , I'm not sure if they would work as well , there is an over the counter medicine that  can help you though its called =skinzinc and is sold at  cvs and Walgreen's , you can get a free sample of it by calling = 1-800-732-9152 , good luck !
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I would try aloe. There are products in the baby aisle used to treat the same problem and would work for adults as well.\n Otherwise you just have to wait it out and stay out of the sun.
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Poor thing. Hopefully the chemist is open by now. For the skin I used Aloe Vera Bio Active Gel on my kids, as well as calamine. Cool baths helped. Piriton for the itch. Not sure about the mouth, but you could try ice pops. And lots of calpol/nurofen of course. Hope he's over the worst soon. Hang on in there.
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Hydroquinone, it's in the over the counter creams like Porcelana, or Fade, etc.  You should wear a hat while you are outdoors that helps a lot.
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1. Use a good shampoo- alternate between a coal-tar based product (smells nasty, works great!), a decent dandruff/psorasis shampoo, and a 'daily clarifying' or baby shampoo. Alternating is important because your scalp will get used to just one version, and the baby/clarifyin shampoo will prevent build-up of chemicals. Follow the directions on the shampoo- you usually need to leave it in place for a while.\n\n2. Do not over-stimulate your scalp. Lots of scrubbing, combing, or brushing the scalp will scour off the old crust, but that just stimulates new crust growth. Leave the crust alone and let the chemicals work on it. If you feel you HAVE to sour/brush hard, do it before shampooing with the coal-tar product and then let the stuff sit in place for a bit.\n\n3. Do not over-wash your hair. Oddly enough, too clean of hair often has worse dandruff than hair that is only washed a couple-three times a week. You can rinse it between times with just water when you shower.\n\n4. Check out the various anti-dandruff websites or medical sites rather than entrusting your health to the sorts of random answers you can get in places like this.
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Try Eucerin Plus. It works incredibly well!
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Tea tree shampoo, get it at a health food store or salon, but you can also use Head & Shoulders.  If you don't want to go to the doctor, check with the pharmacy.
63120
Instead of using an alcohol based aftershave (which dries out your skin) use a moisturizing aftershave like Nivia for Men.  Look for products rich in vitamin E.  Also take a supplement of Vitamin E orally, 400 IU tablets should do the trick.
360467
clearisal, and washing really good with soap and water works, if not go to a dermotologist like i did and get accutane, which is pretty powerful stuff!
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Depends if you have dry scalp condition---white flakes on scalp. \n\nTry massaging a hydrating hair tonic or herbal oil (like coconut or sesame seed oil) deep into the scalp, pressing your fingers and moving the scalp around. If it does not cure, see a doctor.
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See a dermatologist. He might recommend minoxidil topical solution. \n\nPlease ensure you do not have dandruff. If you do, use a dandruff shampoo. Follow instruction on the label.\n\nI have heard about laser treatment to stimulate hair follicles. Your dermatologist (skin specialist) should be able to give you more information. \n\nAre you anaemic? test your blood, if yes, eat leafy vegetables or iron supplements\n\nHope this will be of help.
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Stay away from certain cough and cold medicines, mouth washes, tonics, sauces, vinegars,and any alcohol that may be absorbed through your skin from after-shave lotions, liniments, and other skin products.\n\nI really couldnt find a list of foods with hidden alcohol concentrates. Anything with high vinegar amounts you should stay away from.
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It could be caused by stress and your diet(if you eat alot of sugars and salts)......\njust keep looking for different shampoos and definietly condiditiors BUT the reason why you can't find one that 'works' is that you should NOT wash your hair EVERYday (no its not unsatitary or gross) it lets the NATURAL oils of the scalp absorb into the hair giving it hydration if you wash your hair everday then your drying out your scalp and not letting theses oils settle in try washing your hair every other day and retry some of the dandruff hair products b/c you might find them to work now if you follow the advice of how much to wash your hair (use hot/warm water also!). This has actually been helpful to alot of people that i've told. Remedies probably could be looked up on google...let me see....Aloe vera Thoroughly rub a thick gel of aloe vera leaves into the scalp; leave overnight; shampoo in the morning.\n\nApple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar will help restore the proper acid/alkaline balance of the scalp and kill a bacteria that clogs the pores that release oil to the scalp. The clogged pores result in scales and crusts being formed. Apply apple cider vinegar diluted 50% with water to the scalp and let dry. There is no need to rinse. Another similar remedy suggests pouring two tablespoons into a cup, applying the straight vinegar to the scalp, and leaving it on from 15 minutes to three hours before shampooing. Lemon juice may also be used. It is the acid in these remedies that helps bring the scalp back into chemical balance.\n\nCoconut oil Rub some pure coconut oil in your hair daily. The dandruff should clear up in a few days.\n\nGrapefruit seed extract Mix 7-10 drops with the normal amount of shampoo you use. Massage into your hair and leave on for at least 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water, avoiding contact with eyes. \n\nListerine For mild cases of dandruff, use the mouthwash Listerine. It has antiseptic properties. Do not use on cases where the skin is broken as the Listerine can be irritating.\n\nIf any of this doesn't help see a doctor (best if a dermotologist)they can probably give great product and procedure advice. Good luck!\n\n***************If you found this helpful press "best answer" it will give points to both me and you. Thanks :)!**************
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Try Tinaderm which you can get from a pharmacy for a few dollars.
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If you are certain that you are experiencing only male pattern baldness, and that the hair loss is not a symptom of a more serious problem, then you can stop the progression by using either 1. Minoxidil (Rogaine) : a solution that you apply directly to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles. It slows hair loss for many men, and some men grow new hair. The previous degree of hair loss returns when you stop applying the solution, or 2.Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) -- a prescription pill that inhibits the production of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone. Like minoxidil, you are more likely to have slower hair loss than actual new hair growth. In general, it is somewhat more effective than minoxidil. The previous degree of hair loss returns when you stop taking the drug. Good luck !
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try proactiv. as regards home remedies, i wish i could get some myself.