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Started by chloee91 , May 22 2011 06:10 PM

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#1 chloee91

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Posted 22 May 2011 - 06:10 PM

Anyone know how i can get rid of long lasting itch its driving me mental :head_brick_wall-1:

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Posted 22 May 2011 - 06:35 PM

It depends what the cause of the itch is.. Some general remedies include camomile lotion, or if its a skin problem, tea tree oil is good for healing MANY different problems.. Also something my Mummy firmly believes in is Zambuk ointment (don't know it by any other name, sorry)..

If the itching is severe or continuous, it may be an allergy.. Is there a rash? If so, its best to see the Dr ASAP..

Wish you luck, as itching can be really frustrating.. ;-)
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#3 chloee91

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Posted 22 May 2011 - 06:44 PM

No rash or anything it just appears.

I know sometimes its AD & sometimes my scare.

But like once a week my face & head go crazy!

I know its not shampoo as i'm allergic to a lot so have a special one anyway

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Posted 22 May 2011 - 06:51 PM

I have the same issue. More my head than face. I have tried different shampoo, soaps, etc, but no help. I never thought of it as an SCI issue until you mentioned it. If I find something that helps I will let you know.

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Posted 26 May 2011 - 05:04 PM

I have the same problem with itching. Its my on head, neck and back and it drives me mad!! If someone scratches it for me they are there for ages. Sometimes a cold damp cloth will ease it slightly but it always comes back. Been looking for cures for ages but no joy so far......

I'll scratch urs if you scratch mine?? :girl_devil:
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Posted 26 May 2011 - 06:21 PM

Same here, and the more I shampoo, the more it itches.....

Gonna try Selsun Blue, I've tried most other stuff...

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Posted 26 May 2011 - 06:36 PM

I have a scar on my head to that don't help.

The damp cloth does work for about 10min =(
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