Skin problems due to poos?

[DivaD04]

For quite some time I have been dealing with an itchy scalp. I switched from Aussie, Pantene, Cream of Nature, Neutrogena t-gel, Zinc poo, DH whatever it was called, Olux-E foam, all kinds, and yet my scalp itched like nobody's biz. So For the last 2 weeks I decided to NOT poo my hair. Only once last week I did w/ Pantene and it started to make my scalp itchy. I rinsed the poo out and immediately co my hair n scalp twice. So I got ta think'n! If I don't poo My scalp is far less itchy than using poo which will just keep me scratching for days. Is there something in the poo that can cause an allergy or dermatitis? I needed help w/ this delimma. Captian Google helped a sistah out and this is what I've found:
Note: This can be a reason that dermatologists don't mention... but I peronally think I'd rathing take this info as a possibility and try to work around this factor. I simply can't go out and by anti-itch oil nothing which will just make it worse. But If I start somewhere to get to the root of the problem than maybe I can resolve this issue for good. So here I share what I read as well. I hope it gives someone a start to a no itchy scalp as well. BTW: I just cow everyday or every other day.

Skin problems due to shampoos

Shampoos can irritate and cause scalp problems. These are rare with modern products made by reputable manufacturers if they have been designed for sensitive skin and are used appropriately. Overwashing may have the following effects:

• The pH of the skin surface may change: look for pH-balanced shampoos.
• The number and type of bacteria and yeasts on the skin surface may change, resulting in dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis.
• The surface oil film (sebum) is removed, allowing greater water loss through the epidermis to the skin surface, from where it evaporates.
• The de-fatted skin may become excessively dry.
• The surface horny cells may be loosened, disturbing barrier function and allowing more water loss. The skin becomes more permeable to chemicals such as hair dye and perming solution.
• Dry skin is more prone to infection with Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in impetigo.
• Irritant contact dermatitis (red, dry, chafed skin) may develop. This may be provoked by the dry skin itself, or by a particular surfactant in the shampoo. Sodium lauryl sulphate is more irritating than sodium laureth sulphate for example.
• Stinging, especially if dermatitis is already present.
• Contact urticaria (immediate redness, itching and swelling) may arise due to a fragrance or preservative.
• Allergic contact dermatitis (a delayed but persistent reaction) may develop to a component of the shampoo. Because they are rinsed off, true contact allergy to shampoo is rare. However it may result from:
  • Botanicals such as chamomile, lavender and rose oil
  • Preservatives, such as Kathon CG or quaternium-15
  • Fragrances
• Protein contact dermatitis, a rare mixture of contact urticaria and allergic dermatitis, due to a protein component such as peanut or oatmeal.

Hypoallergenic products

The manufacturers of hypoallergenic shampoos have tried to avoid using substances that are likely to cause contact allergy. Their products are often "fragrance-free" (low levels of masking fragrances are permitted), "mild" and "non-irritating". If you have oily skin (seborrhoea), choose shampoos designed for your skin type.
However, even hypoallergenic products may still be irritating to those with very sensitive skin, and they may still rarely cause contact allergy.


Labelling in the USA

For the US, the FDA states: "If a cosmetic claim is made on the label of a "true" soap or cleanser, such as moisturizing or deodorizing, the product must meet all FDA requirements for a cosmetic, and the label must list all ingredients. If a drug claim is made on a cleanser or soap, such as antibacterial, antiperspirant, or anti acne, the product is a drug, and the label must list all active ingredients, as is required for all drug products."
There are no specific labelling requirements in New Zealand.

Sorry So Long Ladies, If ya need me to add more info I'll be glad to do so.
I HTH!

 

[MonPetite]

I've reviewed all natural poos in my drugstore and salon fotki albums.

Maybe you should clarify?

I wash daily and only use non SLS poos on my hair. The brands you listed I won't even let touch my scap. Too harsh for me.

Maybe you should try baking soda or Apple Cider Vinegar (AVC) rinses instead of poo?

 

[DivaD04]

LGL, I forgot, I tried that too, baking soda, vinegar, 4 me uh uh, I even clarify w/ magnesium laureth sulfate an ingredient for delicate skin, nope its not for me, coconut....cocoabetaine whatever the name, uh uh, oh yeah even Qhemet, no go!
I have no allergies to foods but I have a big time allergy to a heaping load of trees and grasses. And that was just on the skin graph test...so for me personally I think It's something in the poos that I have yet to find but I think my next move will be to get a blood test w/ samples of poos...zip lock bags here I come. I just what to put an alert for others who suffer this ordeal and b4 folks spend loads of money, try spending nothing more, and start a process of elimination.

 

[DivaD04]

I've reviewed all natural poos in my drugstore and salon fotki albums.

Maybe you should clarify?

I wash daily and only use non SLS poos on my hair. The brands you listed I won't even let touch my scap. Too harsh for me.

Maybe you should try baking soda or Apple Cider Vinegar (AVC) rinses instead of poo?

by the way I don't use these anymore, just the patene once cuz i needed to poo and I'm waiting for my komaza in the mail.

 

[Patricia]

I CAN REMEMBER HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I THOUGHT MY HAIR WAS NOT LIKING PROTEIN CONDITIONERS CAUSE MY SCALP WOULD DRY UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER A CONDITIONER. WHATEVER I USED NOTHING HELPED. MY SCALP AFTER SHAMPOOING JUST TURNED TO ONE PIECE OF SCALEY CRUST. WHEN I WAS VENTING MY PROBLEM ON ANOTHER HAIR BOARD. A YOUNG LADY TOLD ME THAT YEAST WAS ATTACKING MY SCALP. SHE SUGGESTED I BUY SULFUR 8 AND MIX IN THE YEAST CREAM. I APPLIED THE MIXTURE EVERY DAY FOR ONE WEEK. THE DIFFERENCE WAS NIGHT AND DAY. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU TOO!

 

[DivaD04]

I CAN REMEMBER HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I THOUGHT MY HAIR WAS NOT LIKING PROTEIN CONDITIONERS CAUSE MY SCALP WOULD DRY UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER A CONDITIONER. WHATEVER I USED NOTHING HELPED. MY SCALP AFTER SHAMPOOING JUST TURNED TO ONE PIECE OF SCALEY CRUST. WHEN I WAS VENTING MY PROBLEM ON ANOTHER HAIR BOARD. A YOUNG LADY TOLD ME THAT YEAST WAS ATTACKING MY SCALP. SHE SUGGESTED I BUY SULFUR 8 AND MIX IN THE YEAST CREAM. I APPLIED THE MIXTURE EVERY DAY FOR ONE WEEK. THE DIFFERENCE WAS NIGHT AND DAY. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU TOO!

You said sulfur 8 and yeast cream...what is yeast cream and which sulfur 8 did you get, the old school original?
I haven't touched that stuff since i was a kid, I just may have to buy some....I thought my scalp was clearing up like the derm said, and Lawd, yesterday, I was back where I started from. After I have the baby, I'm going to do a body cleanse as well, i may need to check my lymph nodes, and liver.

 

[Nightingale]

I was having sensitivity issues earlier this year and recently switched to ABBA's Nourishing/Pure Gentle Shampoo. It's SLS free and made for sensitive skin and scalp.