Scalp Issues: Itchy, Dry

[stressucks]

I've been trying out this diet and have seen a lot of benefits. But one thing that's gotten worse is my scalp. Dandruff is much worse than when I was low carb, and it's super itchy and inflamed.

I use shampoo once or twice a week, any more than that and it gets PAINFULLY dry.

What can cause/fix this?

 

[j.]

Vitamin A is worth trying.

 

[charlie]

For me its dermatitis, which for me got a ton worse since Peating and from recent discovery it is directly related to estrogen.

I have my estrogen signs that I know to look out for, dermatitis is one of them. I will be sharing others in a thread coming up. Uggggh this estrogen.

 

[stressucks]

For me its dermatitis, which for me got a ton worse since Peating and from recent discovery it is directly related to estrogen.

I have my estrogen signs that I know to look out for, dermatitis is one of them. I will be sharing others in a thread coming up. Uggggh this estrogen.

This might be me too, it really seems to flare up after drinking/poor sleep.

 

[stressucks]

Vitamin A is worth trying.

I eat a lot of carrots

 

[j.]

I eat a lot of carrots

Beta carotene is harmful. When I say vitamin A, I mean vitamin A from animal sources, or the equivalent from supplements.

 

[stressucks]

I eat a lot of carrots

Beta carotene is harmful. When I say vitamin A, I mean vitamin A from animal sources, or the equivalent from supplements.

I eat oysters 3-5 times a week and a 6 ounces of liver a week.

 

[Peata]

I've had itchy scalp problems before starting Peat but they have not improved so far. I feel that it's histamine/estrogen. My itchy area is the hairline on my forehead. I can scratch little scabs into the area if I'm not careful.

I eat liver and oysters every Monday. I try to keep my calcium/phosphorus ratio good. I take bits of Benadryl throughout day and more at night.

Not sure what else to try yet.

 

[stressucks]

I've had itchy scalp problems before starting Peat but they have not improved so far. I feel that it's histamine/estrogen. My itchy area is the hairline on my forehead. I can scratch little scabs into the area if I'm not careful.

I eat liver and oysters every Monday. I try to keep my calcium/phosphorus ratio good. I take bits of Benadryl throughout day and more at night.

Not sure what else to try yet.

What do you do to keep your calcium/phosphorus ratio good?

 

[j.]

What do you do to keep your calcium/phosphorus ratio good?

Consume more calcium than phosphorus every day, typically done by consuming dairy every day.

 

[AmandaWald]

Have you tried applying coconut oil to your scalp and itchy patches? The itchy patches can be caused by a fungus and because CO is anti-fungal it can do wonders with this kind of thing.

My daughter and I both react badly to anything but ultra-mild shampoos and have to periodically use a special shampoo which clears up the problem.

Leave the CO on your scalp for about half an hour and then wash out with a mild shampoo. The accumulated old skin will be gone and the itchiness should also be better. It's worth a try.

I gave this tip to a friend of mine whose then six-year-old son had had a patch of cradle cap since birth which just would NOT go. She finally got hold of some CO, used it and told me it had worked a treat!

There are some testimonials here:

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.p ... 246&page=6

If you look at that page, you'll see that one guy just made himself an account on the forum in order to say thank you!

Hope this helps,

amanda

 

[stressucks]

Nice! Definitely going to give that a shot.

 

[stressucks]

How do you define a mild shampoo?

 

[Peata]

I've had itchy scalp problems before starting Peat but they have not improved so far. I feel that it's histamine/estrogen. My itchy area is the hairline on my forehead. I can scratch little scabs into the area if I'm not careful.

I eat liver and oysters every Monday. I try to keep my calcium/phosphorus ratio good. I take bits of Benadryl throughout day and more at night.

Not sure what else to try yet.

What do you do to keep your calcium/phosphorus ratio good?

Milk.

 

[stressucks]

I've had itchy scalp problems before starting Peat but they have not improved so far. I feel that it's histamine/estrogen. My itchy area is the hairline on my forehead. I can scratch little scabs into the area if I'm not careful.

I eat liver and oysters every Monday. I try to keep my calcium/phosphorus ratio good. I take bits of Benadryl throughout day and more at night.

Not sure what else to try yet.

What do you do to keep your calcium/phosphorus ratio good?

Milk.

Thanks guys. I don't do milk because cows milk gives me sleep apnea. I've tried goats milk in the past and it seems to be ok. I'm going to make it a point to get more of it... wish it wasn't so expensive.

 

[j.]

Cheese works too.

 

[stressucks]

Cheese works too.

Unfortunately, I get the same issues with cheese.

 

[AmandaWald]

How do you define a mild shampoo?

One that is advertised as "hypo-allergenic" or "for sensitive scalps" or one that says it is free of additives and parabens.

I tried a new Head and Shoulders brand called "for itchy scalps", but it didn't really help...

But I did find (here in Germany) a few shampoos for sensitive scalps that have been OK so far for my daughter and me.

Good luck with your search!

amanda

 

[aquaman]

For me its dermatitis, which for me got a ton worse since Peating and from recent discovery it is directly related to estrogen.

I have my estrogen signs that I know to look out for, dermatitis is one of them. I will be sharing others in a thread coming up. Uggggh this estrogen.

Looking forward to reading this

 

[stressucks]

This actually has gotten a lot better since I started consuming more milk the past 5 days.