dandruff, scabs, scalp is on fire.

the title describes it all. my scalp is going crazy. i got the dandruff, and i got scabs everywhere. especially in the hair right under my dreads. it hurts, and i'm scratching all the time. i work at panera bread so i gotta pull them back into a pony tail. and wear a hat. and i sweat my ass off. please for the love of jah how do i get rid of this?

eRic

updated by @eric-is-asche: 01/13/15 08:32:19PM

that could be the answer right there. keeping the hair in a hat and tied up all the time while sweating a lot definitely irritates the scalp. it could also be from products in your locks if you use any.

what are you using to wash your hair? and how long have you had your dreads?

i've been using baking soda. ive had them since some time last summer

are you using acv to rinse after? Eric Is Asche said:

i've been using baking soda. ive had them since some time last summer

i haven't been. i'm gonna try the vinegar thing today r.dub said:

are you using acv to rinse after?
Eric Is Asche said:

i've been using baking soda. ive had them since some time last summer

perfect - the acv should help a LOT - sounds like your scalp just got majorly fried from not rinsing the bsoda out. i dunno how long the scabs will take to heal - but rubbing instead of scratching should help prevent making it worse/more wounds until then. also dont know how diluted of a mix u are using (water:bs).. as far as speeding up the healing process and soothing the burn of the scalp - i'll leave that to someone with more overstanding. (maybe aloe or peppermint oil?)good luck to you - hope to hear how it turns out Eric Is Asche said:

i haven't been. i'm gonna try the vinegar thing today

r.dub said:

are you using acv to rinse after?

Eric Is Asche said:

i've been using baking soda. ive had them since some time last summer

you could try washing with just water for a bit, or just rinsing your hair twice a week or so to get it clear of all the baking soda and see if this helps. Tea tree oil diluted will help the itches and the scabs. I would take a month off from putting stuff on your obviously unhappy scalp though, and maybe tying it back a little looser.

in adition to everyuthing everyone said...have someone check u thouroughly for bugs..bugs can causde scabs cause severe itching etchave no fear if u got em u can get rid of em if u do got enm post a new threadadd to the acv rinse a lil candula teateee and rosemaRY TEATREE DISINFECTS ROSEMARY HELPS DANDRUFF CANDULA HELPS SKIN ISSUES..A TINT BIT OF OLIVE OIL TOO WILL CONDITION THE SCALP


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thanks for all the advice. i guess i'll look around for these oils. my town is small. and may not have a store that sells them.