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How to soothe scalp?

stefania4
stefania4
I can't even brush my hair, my scalp is so sensitive. Nothing helps. I'm ready to try the dogs' lidocaine shampoo.

[Is that idea as crazy as it sounds, or no?]
Fantod
Fantod
No, you are not crazy. The problem is called Allydonia. It affects some people with Fibromyagia (FMS). It can make us very sensitive to pressure against the skin. Wearing clothes, watches, hugs and hair brushing can be problematic. I have it myself. There is is no solution that I am aware of for scalp sensitivity. My Allydonia comes and goes so let's hope it is the same for you. Take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My scalp is numb just one the left side and in different spots, when I brush them it hurts so bad, but if just touch it, its numb like if I wear my pony tail to tight, I have no idea what to think of this.
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
Lidocaine shampoo? I want some! Is it a prescription? My scalp gets very tender and I also get little sores that must itch because my hand always finds them even if they are too small to see.

A couple of years ago someone suggested Jajoba Oil. I purchased it but it was too waxy for me.
fibrosucks
fibrosucks
Try it. I have used my dog's coal tar shampoo for itchy, touchy scalp and it hasnt killed me :-)
JOYHOLY
JOYHOLY
HELLO ,I USE AN ORGANIC TEA TREE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER AND IT FEELS SOOTHING, WHAT YOU COULD TRY IS TO MAKE YOUR OWN SHAMPOO WITH A SIMPLE SHAMPOO BASE AND ADD SOME ,LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL, AND TEA TREE, THEY ARE SOOTHING AND THE LAVENDER ITS USED FOR BURNS , I USE IT PERSONALLY, ABOUT 20 DROPS OF EACH TO A 250 ML BOTTLE, ALSO YOU CAN JUST USE ABOUT 6 DROPS OF LAVENDER TO MASSAGE THE SCALP AFTER WASHING, HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER, LOVE JOY*****
skinnybinny
skinnybinny
This post led me to search for topical lidocaine cream and I found it on Amazon. I thought this was prescription only. I am allergic to Voltarin so can't use that cream, didn't know they made a cream with Lidocaine.

Since I pay a hefty price for prescription Lidocaine patches I was relieved to find a tube of 5% cream for $40.
stefania4
stefania4
The lidocaine shampoo for the dogs really did help! It's not prescription; I actually think I got it at Marshalls. My sed rate is FINALLY back down (it was at 63), I can move and brush my hair, and the dogs have been told this isn't their shampoo anymore. ;)
deleted_user
deleted_user
The herb pill Biotin might help with your hair. Mine was getting thin and it got thicker again. It also works on your fingernails.
KarenRogers
KarenRogers
Don't anyone laugh but I use head and shoulders shampoo as a body wash cause it helps my skin issues. Course what is funnier than using dog shampoo. Hey , whatever works
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