Dry scalp, red and painful
I've been no-poo since February. I use the generic BS/ACV recipes and they've worked out really well for me, and on the odd times I use shampoo it's stuff from Body Shop that hasn't got any SLS/parabens/etc in it. Mostly I only use it when I'm in a hurry, though I do use a Body Shop deep conditioner once a week because non of the homemade ones I've tried have worked particularly well. I am prone to dry scalp flakes, and a 50/50 rinse of white vinegar and water usually takes care of it within a wash or two.
However, I've had a problem the last few weeks. It started out with some gunk buildup (the white/grey stuff), but now my scalp is dry and flakey, but it's also bright red, hot, and painful. When I had my hair cut week before the last my hairdresser told me to go to a doctor. O.o It hurts when the wind moves my hair, and I have a painful red 'ring' around my hairline. It's a little itchy, but hurts to scratch and will sometimes bleed a little if I do. I tried smother my scalp in aloe gel and that helped a little bit, but that was yesterday and today I'm back at red and painful. I'm trying to drink more water. Other than that, do you have any advice? I'm dying, here. Help?
However, I've had a problem the last few weeks. It started out with some gunk buildup (the white/grey stuff), but now my scalp is dry and flakey, but it's also bright red, hot, and painful. When I had my hair cut week before the last my hairdresser told me to go to a doctor. O.o It hurts when the wind moves my hair, and I have a painful red 'ring' around my hairline. It's a little itchy, but hurts to scratch and will sometimes bleed a little if I do. I tried smother my scalp in aloe gel and that helped a little bit, but that was yesterday and today I'm back at red and painful. I'm trying to drink more water. Other than that, do you have any advice? I'm dying, here. Help?