Dry Scalp? What Do You Do for It?

By joann

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Hi. Does anyone else have dry scalp? And what do you do for it? I am getting growths of some kind on my face like keratosis too. The last flare I had left me with this terrible scalp.

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Lawrence Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention user-id="2039751" username="joann"/> , welcome to the community, and thank you for submitting your question. Dry scalp can be very itchy and painful depending on its severity, I can feel your pain! You are not alone in experiencing these symptoms. Many people within the community have shared similar experiences both here on the site and on Facebook. I am sharing with you a recent article from our editorial team that speaks more to the causes of dry scalp, and how they are treated: <a href='https://lupus.net/skin' target='_blank'>https://lupus.net/skin/</a>. -Lawrence (Lupus.net Team)
1. joannflag Member
 Thank you.
2. Lawrence Community Admin
 You are welcome! How are you feeling this week? We hope that your week is starting off well! -Lawrence (Lupus.net Team)
Lawrence Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention user-id="2039751" username="joann"/>
1. joannflag Member
 Thanks. I appreciate the support.
Ava Meena Moderator & Contributor
Hi JoAnn, I don't have dry scalp but I know several people in my lupus support group that have dealt with this issue. I remember them sharing that they used steroid shampoos, such as Clobex, and foaming steroid creams or ointments, such as Clobetasol, on their scalps and they really helped. It may be best to see a dermatologist to address this issue and receive treatments for it, if you aren't already. I hope this helps and that your scalp can feel much better and hydrated soon! -Ava, <a href='https://lupus.net' target='_blank'>lupus.net</a> team
1. joannflag Member
 Thanks.
magicalpatterns Member
Buy vitamin D on capsules and warm it up on your hands, makes wonders. I have curly hair and has helped me tons. <inline-mention user-id="2040792" username="magicalpatterns"/>
1. joannflag Member
 Do you apply the vitamin d and then shampoo?
2. joannflag Member
 Do you apply the vitamin d and then shampoo? I also have curly hair.
Marci Kallick Moderator
Hi <inline-mention user-id="2039751" username="joann"/> , It looks like you've received some wonderful suggestions and links below. I would like to add just a couple of additional considerations if I may? Most importantly, thank you for bringing your question up, because if you're experiencing this...many others might be as well (I know I do at times). I agree that seeing a dermatologist is always a good place to start since we cannot provide medical advice, for your own safety. In the meantime, you may wish to consider using Derm approved fragrance free shampoo that can be more gentle and less irritating (consider sulfate free). The other thing that may be worth mentioning is looking at your stress level, since our stress contributes to changes in our bodies. If nothing else, calming the mind may contribute to calming the body (including skin/scalp sensitivity). I'm including a link to some wonderful suggestions that can assist with stress reduction, which may help with Lupus symptoms and flares. <a href='https://lupus.net/complementary-alternative-medicine' target='_blank'>https://lupus.net/complementary-alternative-medicine/</a> I hope you find relief soon, and please continue to check in with us. 😀 ~Marci (Lupus.net Team)
1. joannflag Member
 Thank you.
sallythatgirl Member
Hi my name is Sally and my scleroderma/ lupus is active I'm fifty-five yrs old mother of two beautiful boy's,grandmother to seven sweet grandbabies. I already had chronic back pain due to a fall in the bath tub way back when then this happened and of course it comes with other complications but God only knows this time around it's been difficult and very painful. I have more bad day's than good day's right now. I thought I could handle it on my own so I never signed up for this before but I think it's time to talk to someone who is going thru this too. Someone who understands why I can't get out of bed or why I'm moving so slow. I sure could use some fed back I'm on so much med's the lupus is making my hair fall out😭😭 the methotrexate makes me sick I'm just so overwhelmed 😭😷😷😷
1. Ava Meena Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention user-id="2037108" username="sallythatgirl"/> thank you for reaching out - I'm sad to hear you're having such a hard time. But I'm very glad you're reaching out and looking for help and feedback. I know what it's like to have more bad days than good days and it's definitely overwhelming and discouraging. I'm also on a lot of meds and have suffered substantial hair loss from lupus and the meds for it. If the methotrexate is making you very sick you may want to ask your doctor to try another medication - there are several options. I take imuran, plaquenil, and Benlysta for my lupus. Methotrexate is a notoriously difficult drug for many people and it's okay to say that the drug is too harsh and you need to try something else. You may also want to consider seeing a therapist - especially if you can find one that specializes in chronic pain. We're here for you and wishing you better days. -Ava, <a href='https://lupus.net' target='_blank'>lupus.net</a> team