DEAR DR. GOTT: Please help me! I have been scratching my head from morning until night. Not only is it uncomfortable, annoying and nerve-racking; it is also embarrassing. I hope you have had experience with dry scalp and can tell me what to do. It has been constant for a month now, and I’m fed up with it.
DEAR READER: Dry scalp is a common condition. It causes itching (with resultant scratching), dandruff and/or a red, scaly scalp.
The good news is that it is easily treated with over-the-counter antidandruff or dry-scalp shampoos and preparations. You may also want to apply mineral oil nightly, followed by covering your head with a shower cap. In the morning, wash out the oil, and your scalp should be well moisturized. [Read more...]