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Scalp Infection Cures
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalp_ringworm
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TED'S REMEDIES
Ted from Bangkok writes, "Apple Cider Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide are used as a shampoo to cure scalp infections. You can also mix chamomile, tea tree and lavender oils together and apply to the scalp as a shampoo. Do not take these remedies internally!
I have treated successful over 100 people with persistent scalp infections by preparing a shampoo made of just tea tree and lavender oil alone and have been successful.
Recipe using Apple Cider Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide:
Dilute them by 1:10:
1 part ACV,
1 part Hydrogen Peroxide
with 10 parts water.
Use like a shampoo and rinse after the shampoo is "finished" to make the cure for scalp infections even more potent.
More details:
Leave the mixed solution on scalp for about one minute before rinsing away in water. Repeat this again if the infection is severe enough. Avoid getting the solution in the eyes as it may cause stinging. You do not need large amounts of the concoction, only small amounts... just enough to get it to the scalp.
The most effective solution for those who also have a severe form of scalp infection (and loss of hair) is the use of pure tea tree oil plus lavender.
The mixture is
4 parts tea tree oil to 1 part lavender oil.
Some people may feel a painful sting, so you may dilute this further with olive oil. Leave it on for the whole night. I have tried it on my mother (a pure solution, but I dilute it with aloe vera oil) and it cured her of hair loss - and she is about 74 years old. My sister and a friend also have severely itchy scalps. Using the same essential oils noted above worked very well. Warning: the quality source of lavender and tea tree may vary and may not work with the same degree."
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[YEA] 08/01/2009: Rowie from Cambridge, MA writes: "I've had very itchy, big welts on my scalp for a few months. The itching is always worst at night and worse after I eat any gluten, sugar or even dates. Has anyone else had similar symptoms? After reading your website, I put a capful of undiluted ACV on each welt, and the itching stopped immediately. I"m going to apply it twice a day for a week or two and see what happens. Thank you everyone who posts on this site!
God bless,
Rowie"
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
[YEA] 03/13/2010: Eddie from Smyrna, Tn writes: "A combination of 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Part Hydrogen Peroxide, 10 parts water has worked miracles for me. I have had these bumps on my head for years that become small sores. The doctors always gave me some antibiotic or such that would give relief for a brief time but had me going back. The first time i used the apple cider vinegar / water mix on my head I had almost immediate results and over the past two weeks my scalp has not felt this good in years. My case was quiet severe and so though not healed I am much improved. I also started applying tea tree/lavendar oil combination to my scalp after each shower...even better improvement. This site has been an eye opener and blessing. Thanks all"
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[YEA] 03/09/2008: Dick from Raleigh, North Carolina writes: "I have a very Itchy Scalp. No Dandruff. I have tested for two months eating off the grocery shelf canned beets. I eat two (1 to 1 1/2 inch diameter beets) in the morning and two in the evening. Every day. It works."
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[YEA] 01/14/2010: Shelly from Mesa, Az writes: "Wow! I am totally thrilled with Ted and his borax suggestion! My daughter came home from camp with head lice and I ended up with them also-June 09. I bought Nix and killed the lice, but... I was still having that "crawly" feeling. I used the Nix 2 more times as well as about 6 different remedies and shampoes but I got itchier and itchier. Little did I know that all of these treatments messed up the Ph of my scalp and that was the cause of all the itching and the pin prick feeling. Last Sunday night I mixed a couple of tablespoons full of borax in some warm water and used it as a hair rinse in the shower. Monday I was about 85% better! In the morning I applied a little Borax water to my scalp and massaged in. I have been repeating this process everyday and today (Thursday) and I am probably 95%. My hair looks and feels great too!! I can't believe something I have been cleaning my carpets with and adding to my dishwasher detergent cured my scalp problem. So much for the health food stores $12 shampoe! This remedy REALLY works~~"
[YEA] 03/09/2010: Patti from Babylon, New York, Usa replies: "This site is really pretty cool, thanks for all the suggestions! For many years I suffered from a VERY itchy scalp and I could no longer take it and was very close to just ripping it all out!! Then I read all this stuff about Borax and I gave it a try for the first time last night and I used 1/2 a cup of Borax with a half gallon of water and scubbed my scalp and rinsed it off with warm water, and I did the same tonight, and my scalp feels great! But after doing all this do I then Shappoo it or just use Borax??I want to do this for at least a week and then once aweek, but it does make my hair look dull, unless I'm doing it wrong or too much, but NO MORE ITCHING!! and that's what counts, Praise God for your site, Thanks, but please let me know if I'm supose to shampoo after this treatment with the borax, Thanks :)"
EC: Hi Patti,
More borax feedback for hair and scalp here:
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/borax3.html#HS
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/hair_conditioners.html#BORAX
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/hair_shampoo.html#BORAX
03/10/2010: Pr from Houston, Texas, Usa replies: "Hi Patti, getting relief with Borax is a good indication you are dealing with fungus. I also used borax on my head as you did and got relief, but found after the first few times my hair did not look good. I than started using baking soda to wash and apple cider vinegar to rinse. I put about 2 ounces of baking soda in 10 - 12 oz. of water and work gently into my scalp and hair. Rinse the baking soda out and follow with 2 ounces of vinegar in same amount of water. I let the vinegar stay on for about a minute as it helps to restore scalp ph. Both baking soda and vinegar are anti-fungal. I do still use a conditioner on my hair but I add drops of GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract) in the conditioner. My hair looks and feels great doing this.
I did some reach on the internet and found SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) causes allergic reactions and feeds fungus. SLS is in almost all shampoos and personal care products. You may fine avoiding products with this ingredient may help. Every time I use shampoo with sls in it the top of my scalp becomes painful and I get a very itch scalp along with hair loss."
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[YEA] 01/04/2008: Lynn writes: "What a wonderful site! I find so much honest mindblowing information on this site. I already know quite a bit about herbs and vitamins but I am really being educated to some incredible healing therapies here. I have fallen in love with borax. I have had an itchy scalp for 10 years. When I say that it sounds pretty benign, but it has dominated my existence, alternating between itching, inflammation, tenderness, prickliness, numbness and downright pain. I noticed that it had a hormonal connection, but because my head "talked to me" with all of the above symptoms, I touched and tugged on individual hairs to calm my head. Of course I knew it wasn't working and it only made matters worse, but there was a "reaction".
I have purchased rogaine, shampoos, conditioners, pills, anti itch sprays, etc and the list goes on. I happened on a diatribe on curezone, and they mentioned borax and also earthclinic. so I went to this site and found a ton of amazing information. Of course the light bulb goes off. The next morning I mixed some borax in water and poured it on my scalp. Small amounts of tingling pain. My hair felt silky but stronger and thicker. My hair looked fantastic, but the other noticeable thing was that my scalp didn't itch. Later on in the day, there were tiny scabs where the small bumps would show up.(I know I didn't mention that earlier, but neither did I mention that my hair didn't feel like it was firmly connected into my scalp either) I knew that I had found a solution to what has been driving me crazy. I really wonder if the people who pull out their hair are reacting to some of the same conditions that I have been experiencing for so long. I no longer feel like I need to "play" with my hair. when I say play with it, I actually mean that I was pulling a lot of it out. I was not trying to pull it out, but I felt that if I just ran my nail down the length of it that I would somehow "fix the individual hairs, and sometimes they would come out, because as I said they were not firmly rooted into my scalp. I take away the symptoms with the borax and I no longer need to touch the hair. I think they call it tricholotomia or something like that. I have a question and I don't know if anyone has an answer, but my brother in law has a bone chip on his ankle. He has had surgery once to "fix" it but it didn't work, the pain is back, and he is once again, walking with a cane. I don't know how big this bone chip is, but is there anyway to either dissolve the bone chip, or to get the bone chip to attach to his ankle? anyway, I am glad this site is out here in cyberspace where people can get real and helpful information and not have to pay 150.00 for either a non answer from a doctor ( I brought my scalp problem up 3 times with 2 different doctors and they would look at my scalp and offer zero advice or help) or an answer which doesn't do crap or hurts you. I don't know about you but when I pay a doctor 150.00 and they either don't answer my question or whatever they do doesn't work, I think I should get my money back. Speaking of doctors, I went to one once because I was sick two days before I was going on a long vacation. I diagnosed myself and knew that I had rocky mountain fever. My father in law had gone hunting and his wife cooked some of the meat that he brought back. They both had come down with it. I had heard my mother in law say how hard it was to diagnose. I had all the symptoms but I tend to get really gassy and nausous. I DID not want to be sick on christmas vacation around family. I went to dr. before I left, explained what I had, symptoms, and why. He said absolutely nothing to me, gave me some anti nausea meds and sent me on my way. They did nothing. I got some charcoal pills before I left because the dr. hadn't helped at all. I spent 10 days in bend ore. sick as a dog, Toward the end I felt like my insides were starting to dissintegrate. I separated myself from everyone because of the terrible gas. I finally started to have diahhrea just before we left (I have always been constipated) It took us two days driving home in the snow. I went to a check medical as soon as I got home (different doctor) I told the doctor, I know I have rocky mountain fever, just give me the meds, you can run the tests but I can not live with this another day. He gave me the drugs. Two days later, they called to say indeed I had rocky mountain fever. I was so pissed at the other doctor for ruining my vacation. Of course this was about 17 years ago before wonderful access to web information. But that doctor was so arrogant he could not stand having a patient telling him what was wrong. Thank god for the second doctor because I was ready to kill myself by then rather than feel like my insides were literally pulling away from their internal walls, feeling constantly nauseated, but not being able to throw up. Sorry, I am still pretty angry about it and I have never called or said anything directly to that doctor. I simply never went to his office again. sincerely. me" | | | |
[YEA] 12/03/2007: rhonda from seattle writes: "I learned about borax on curezone for itchy painful scalp and decided to try it. Someone else on this site has mentioned how nice her hair is as a result of using the borax. I have NEVER used a hair product- a shampoo or a conditioner that has equalled the lustruous results I have achieved with borax. My hair was dry and straw like now it feels soft and silky and very manageable. The rats nest is gone! I can now comb and brush my hair again without fear of tearing my hair out. If for no other reason, I think everyone should abondon their shampoo and start using borax to wash the hair. As for my scalp? I was pretty desperate the day I tried the borax. My scalp was very sore, there was an inflamed (swollen) ridge on my part and there were tiny bumps like zits forming. I have a theory that hair pullers are reacting to whatever it is that causes these symptoms I experience. I started messing with my hair when I started experiencing all of the above. anyway. after using the borax, pain and itching subsided. bumps scabbed over that same day. soooo gentle. Have you noticed that if you get it in your eyes, it does not burn? I remember when I was a kid, I had some sort of eye infection so I went to the doc and he said I had pink eye and prescribed boric acid ointment. so of course it would be gentle to the eye. I am anxious to try it internally for some of the other issues I have read here on the site.(arthritis, tmj, fibromyalgia)."
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1 NAY
[YEA] 03/19/2007: Chu from Edmond, Oklahoma writes: "hi, i haven't seen a remedy for smelly scalp, i use to have a foul smelling scalp, even though i showered everyday, i tried all kinds of shampoo, but the one thing that cured me of this embarrassing condition was applying virgin coconut oil to my scalp for an hour, i think it disappeared after two applications. i hope this helps others who suffer from this condition."
[NAY] 05/03/2010: Atang from Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa replies: "I tried the coconut oil for scalp odor and it just seemed to make it worse. I've been suffering since January, and would describe the smell as very bad. I would wash my hair in the morning and 3 hours later it already stunk! by the end of the day it was unbearable. I tried the following: coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, ACV, medicated shampoo, all sorts of hair products, rubbing MSM in my scalp (for sulphur), hydrogen peroxide, yoghurt, white vinegar, borax. Finally in the past few weeks I've been making progess- I bought grapefruit seed extract and bergamot essence oil. this helped alot but not 100%. I then bought CITRONELLA oil at the pharmacy- success! I think it should also be available at health stores in the oil/essences section. Rub it in every night for 3 nights (do it over the weekend or when you won't be going out bcos it smells quite strong, not bad just strong). wash it out in the morning. This did the trick. I was able to go a week without washing my hair and there still was ZERO odor!! hope this helps someone because this smelly scalp is very debilitating socially."
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[YEA] 01/21/2010: Pahoboye from Durham, England writes: "itchy scalp
i recently developed an intensly itchy dry scalp...and i been rubbing coconut oil in...but that did not help.... so i tried... a jar of five flower cream..i have sitting for years now.... and its all gone today...i feel great...i was going crazy yesterday... it took 2 days of rubbing it in each time it was unbearable... just a thought... not an advert!"
EC: For those who don't know, five flower cream refers to the Bach Flower "Rescue Remedy"
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EPSOM SALTS AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
[YEA] 11/09/2007: Joyce from Joelton writes: "Epsom salts will pull out infection from wounds. I mixed it about 1/2 cup to 1 quart of hot water. Submerge infected area in solution 4 times a day. If unable to submerge area, just use washcloth to dip in solution and apply over infected are (hot compress method) 4 times a day. I have seen this cure infection after red streak was running up arm (indicative of blood poisoning). No antibiotics were needed. I have many times bathed in 1-2 cups epsom salts in hot bath when muscles or nerves said "help".You really feel relaxed. I have used a saturated solution of ACV - epsom salts to clear up deep infected ulcers in scalp; No antibiotics were needed. Swab ulcers."
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[YEA] 12/25/2008: Mike from Wellfleet, MA writes: "I had recurring problems with scalp fungus. It wasn't too bad in summer, when I was out in the sun and swimming in salt water, but come late fall and winter I would get large pieces of scalp flaking off and my hair would be greasy. My hair was thinning out and my scalp was itchy.
I tried GSE (grapefruit seed extract) by putting a few drops in my shampoo. I mixed them together in the palm of my hand each time I shampooed, which was every other day.I left the lather in for two minutes or so. The results were immediate, now I just have a slight touch of dandruff, no itch and my hair seems to be getting a little thicker. My hair and scalp definitely look better as well."
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[YEA] 11/06/2009: M@d X from Brooklyn, New York writes: "Tinea Capitis (Cure !!!)
this should be curable for ANY and EVERYONE who is suffering '' Tinea Capitis '' .... i had to deal with the infection for almost a year until i tried 2 things
1. '' CLEAR NAIL POLISH '' this is the main remedy
(as far as to MAKE THE HAIR GROW BACK) , apply either at night everynight and the next morning PEEL or SCRAPE the polish off (yes it may hurt) and u should start noticing hair growing back little by little within 3 days .... for FULL spot treatment it will take either a month or two depending on how often u use polish .... 2 coats a day should be faster
BUT you need to use remedy #2 1st for a month ,#2 below
2.because tinea capitis is a fungal infection UNDER your scalp the polish aides for the hair growth but as far as KILLING THE FUNGUS SPREAD u need to get a presciption pill called '' Grifulvin '' and u need to take one a day for a month BEFORE U START USING THE POLISH , you need to at least stop the fungus from living PERIOD (this pill has a dozen side effects one mainly being migraines ALL DAY so just try to withstand them all) .... try this out it worked for me i suffered with TC for a year .... my nightmare is OVER .... and so should yours .... god bless"
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03/02/2010: Mrsinghnyc from New York City, New York, Usa writes: "I would first like to say how wonderful of a website it is and it really helps people out. God bless you for all your work.
The reason I am writing to you is because I have a scalp problem with alot of symptoms that I was hoping you could help me with. I am a 24 year old male who has been losing hair for the past 6 or 7 years slowly. I am losing my hair on top of the head faster than on the side. I've lost about 90% of my hair on top. My scalp also has dry skin which is hard and crusty like that falls off. I also have a few cysts on the back of my head. And I also breakout on my scalp, like pimples or just red bumps. I have been to the dermatologist. They tested my scalp for fungus, but it came out negative. But I truly believe I do have a fungus problem that has caused all these symptoms. My scalp is itchy as well.
I would like your advise on what I can do. I tried to look through the website and it was confusing, because there were parts that were opposite to what was said before. I would like to know what kind of dietary supplements I should take? How much? In powder or tablet form? Is there something I can put on my head directly? What kind of shampoo should I use? How many times a day/week? This information would help me out so much. Please find the time to help me out with this."
03/02/2010: Pr from Houston, Texas replies: "Hi Mrsinghnyc, I am also having scalp problems and hair loss. I have been researching and will share with you what I have learned. Shampoos with SLS chemical in it is causing lots of folks to have scalp problems and hair loss. It seems they are having allergic reactions, itching, pain, flaking, and hair loss. It was also stated that the SLS feeds the fungus. I had started washing my hair with baking soda and rising with apple cider vinegar and my hair stop falling. Actually it was growing back. I thought I was better and went back to regular shampoo and this time it was worse than before.
I have also discovered I have fungus internally as well and I am now doing a candida fungus cleanse. You might want to address this yourself in case your scalp is reflecting what is inside.
I also found fungus test are not so accurate because there are so many kinds of fungus it is impossible to test for all of them. I know how you feel and hope this helps you some."
03/03/2010: Stacey from G-boro, Nc replies: "I am female, but I have had severe problems with my scalp breaking out and losing hair. I have managed to treat, though not cure, scap breakouts (like itchy acne bumps) with pyrithione zinc shampoo plus condition combo. I use the name brand, which gets the problem under control. I have to use the name brand version everyday, and if I switch to another product, the acne comes back. The shampoo puls contitioner keeps it from getting too dry. If I get a really bad flare up from hormonal issues, I rub dry baking soda into my scalp before I go to bed, and the itch disappears nearly immediately. However, teh baking soda or borax wash frequently recommended is too drying, and will agravate teh condition even more.
In terms of hair loss, you might want to try applying a strong infusion of stinging nettles root to your scalp at night and after a shower. It's a DHT blocker, which may help your hair loss."
03/03/2010: Jack from Toledo, Ohio replies: "MR Sing I have been experiencing hair loss myself for years and in the last few months my itchy scalp has gone away and I have very little hair loss now simply because I started using alberto V-05 shampoo and most importantly the same brand of "Cream rinse" after using the shampoo rinse and apply the cream rinse and keep it on yr head for a few minutes Then rinse it out and dry with cool air. I believe my using a brush as I do, and not using the cream rinse was causing my dry scalp and pulling my own hair out!! I think a lot of folks do this without knowing it as I did and are pulling their own hair out and causing dry scalp issues"
03/04/2010: Jules from Crofton, Md replies: "I'm new to this site and agree that it's a great find. I'm also in my mid-20's, but female. I was having lots of problems with my scalp. I'm still trying to figure it all out, but thought I would share what has at least given me some sweet relief. For the pimples and cysts I ended up using a mixture of Epsom salt (1 cup) and filtered water (1 gallon), mixed until the salt dissolved, and then put some into a spray bottle. While in the shower, I spray my scalp and massage for about 2 minutes. I then wait for about 3 more minutes before shampooing with Trader Joe's tea tree shampoo, which has peppermint, tea tree, and eucalyptus oils in it (which are anti-bacterial and anti-fungal). I also sometimes use the Epsom salt spray on my scalp before I go to bed and just leave it on. I've been reading that a magnesium deficiency can cause hair loss and poor skin. I think that's why the Epsom salt has been helping because it is magnesium sulfate which can absorb through the skin. I also suffer from adult acne, which has been clearing up since I started using the Epsom salt spray on my face and body, which I just spray on my skin after I get out of the shower (I don't rinse it off).
Next I'm going to try massaging some organic sesame oil to see if it will further help with my itchy scalp. I read that it also has anti-fungal properties.
I also want to mention that thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) can cause hair loss and dry skin. So you may want to get your thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) checked just to be on the safe side. I have a thyroid condition so I'm sure some of my skin problems are associated with it. I hope you find relief soon."
03/04/2010: Jules from Crofton, Md replies: "Correction: 1 cup of Epsom salt to 1/2 gallon (8 cups) of filtered water for the Epsom salt spray solution."
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10/27/2009: Della from Toronto, Canada writes: "hi,my name is della.I have very itchy scalp the flakes i could hold with my fingers an peal off. the itching would usually start at the front of my hair linning. i have this for about 10 years, back in the tropical island it was not as severe as of the last 3 years i have been in canada.i decided to see a doctor as of last year,but unfortunately i got to know i was pregnant so i waited after i stop breast feeding and went back to the doctor.he prescribe lamasile,i took it for one month but after two weeks it was back,so i went back to him and he gave it to me again for six weeks.i have one more week of it to go and the fungus is still there.i have thought of shaving my head bald but at the same time i do not,i have my natural hair it is very very thick (coause hair)please i need a remedy."
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05/16/2010: David from Denbigh, Uk writes: "Hi Ted
I have an itchy, flaky scalp (5 years) and when i wash my hair due to scalp smelling or itching i'm more likely to loose some hair. Sometimes the scalp can be sore to touch but this hasn't happend too much so please can you give some hope to understanding the problem at hand - thanks.
I haven't tried the ACV/Hydrogen Peroxide remedy as clarification needs to done first.
Dave"
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[YEA] 01/20/2010: Sara from Georgetown, De writes: "Well my story started out last summer when I brought a stray kitten into our home... little did I know what I just got myself into! The kitten had ringworm and we didn't know it until it was too late. My daughter eventually ended up getting it on her scalp. Two prescriptions later it still wasn't better! The ACV solution has made a huge difference. Its been a month (I treat her head every single night)and all the small spots are gone and the two large spots she has are 75% healed!! I also, in the evening, rub a cut garlic clove on the spots.
Follow the ACV treatment and dont stop until it is gone! I'd also recommend treating for 2-3 weeks after to make 100% sure.... you dont want it coming back.
Im so thankful I came across this website!"
[YEA] 03/19/2010: Diane from Montgomery, Alabama replies: "Double YEA...I have had itchy scalp with welts and inner ear canal itch for over a year. Found this site yesterday and feel really blessed. I did the Apple Cider Vineger and peroxide water (1,1,10). I washed my hair in the mixture this morning at 6am. It is 2pm now and I have not itched all, scalp or ears. I bought oils today to start the OP tonight. Thanks so much!"
05/11/2010: Ingram from Akron, Oh replies: "I have had problems with the back of my scalp for over 8 yrs and it has lowered my self esteem a lot. Winter months I always wear hoody sweat shirts to hide the area or I have to cover it with make up and then that gets all over my collars. It has added to my depression. I have refused to even visit friends out of state that has invited me to stay for a visit because Im embarasased. I went to see a Dermatoligist a few yrs back and ran up a bill close to $300 with visits and meds. I was put on antibotics, had injections directly to the scalp and used a medical shampoo and ointments. Things got a bit better but never heeled to my satisfaction. Ive tried many other things too like Vitamanin E oil, Dandruff Shampoo, Psoriasis Shampoo, Hand Antibacterial sanitizer, Zinc pills (worked for a short while), Antibacterial ointments, Noxema, acne med, etc. I finally couldnt take it anymore and made an appt last week to see the Derm. again in 4 days. I just found this sight and I just 10 min. ago made the ACV/Perox/Water potion and applied it and Im so hoping I will have some scalp reief soon. I just dont get where this came from and why its lingered for so long. It will be so great if it works for me but WOW Ill be a bit mad knowing I had this easy remedy in my house all along too. I have heard vinger does wonders with stuff but I always hated the smell of it. But hey if it works smelling like a salad will all be worth it. I will follow up here in a while to give feed back on this cure."
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[WORKED TEMPORARILY] 07/01/2009: msdavis74 from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I am so happy with this site and all the valuable information, but I have tried this remedy and I think I must be doing something wrong. When I first tried the solution with 1part acv, 1part peroxide and 10 parts water it initially worked, but I think my scalp got used to it and it no longer works. I also follow it with regular shampoo and conditioner and the tea tree and lavender mixture. Maybe I need to do it for an extended period of time, but the last time I tried it, I did it 3 nights straigt."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 03/01/2009: Anthony from Beaumont, Texas writes: "Hey Ted, I started having scalp problems when I was 15 years old. I had nasty pustules on my head, thinning hair along with a itchy and flaky beard when I hit 18 years old. The doctors didnt help much. Seems like pills are their answers to everything. Anyways, I am 26 now and I read your post several months back. I tried the ACV & H202 with the tea tree oil and lavendar and my hair hasn't looked this good since it started falling out. My scalp is fine and I see hair growning on my scalp in places that use to be really thin. Now it seems like it has been at a stand still and sometimes it looks just a tad bit worst. I am thinking it must be something that I am eating, something extra that I need to take or both. Do you have any suggestions for me? My scalp looks 60 percent better and I need something to help it get over the hump. By the way, sometimes the skin on the side of my nose gets dry and cracky. That's when I notice my hair getting thin again. Maybe the two are linked. Please help! Thanks!"
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[YEA] 02/21/2009: NANCY from ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA writes: "I USED THE 20 MULE TEAM BORAX LAST NIGHT AS A SHAMPOO ... IT IS THE BEST MY HEAD HAS FELT IN 32 YEARS. AND NOW I KNOW TRICHOTILLOMANIA IS NOT A CONDITION OF BAD NERVES, I BELIEVE THIS IS EITHER A MITE UNDER THE SKIN OR A FUNGUS. AND DR.S WONT HELP .THEY DON'T WANT TO ADMIT THERE IS NO CURE. THEY JUST KEEP YOU COMING BACK AND SHOVING MORE MONEY IN THEIR POCKETS.I HAVE 5 SORES ON MY HEAD,4 OF THEM HAVE BEEN THER FOR 2 OR MORE YEARS 1 OF THEM FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR THEIR ALWAYS SORE OR HALF HEALD AND SORE UNDERNEITH. AFTER USING THE BORAX LAST NIGHT. 3 ARE HEALED AND NO SORENESS UNDER NEITH, AND 2 ARE VERY SLIGHTLY SORE THIS MORNING. MY SCALP FEALS LIKE SCALP AND MY HAIR FEELS LIKE NORMAL HAIR ...... ABSOLUTLY AMAZING. IF IT IS A MITE.. I'M GETTING RID OF ALL PILLOWS . I JUST RECENTLY MOVED HERE AND AND BOUGHT A WATER BED, SO THAT IS NEW AND NO MITES IN THE MATTRESS. I WILL CONTINUE THIS TREATMENT ON MON .WED AND FRI. FOR A MONTH AND THEN GO TO THE ACV AND PEROXIDE IF NEEDED.I HAVE ALSOUSED TEA TREE SHAMPOO FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS IT HAS HELPED BUT NOT CURED.. I DID USE TEA TREE OIL STRAIGHT ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO 1 TIME MAYBE THAT DID HELP SOME. BUT NOTHING HAS WORKED LIKE THE 20 MULE TEAM BORAX AND MY HAIR IS SOFT AND SHINING AND MANAGEABLE TODAY FIRST TIME IN 32 YEARS, AMAZING"
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[YEA] 11/06/2008: Sara from Carson City, NV writes: "It works! I have been using the two scalp remedies and I just noticed today all these tiny growing hairs all over my head. Thanks Ted!"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 09/14/2008: Benny from Anchorage, Alaska writes: "I have had chronic scalp infections for around 25 years. My symptoms are very painful green puss filled pimples when it gets really bad, and primarily in the back part of my scalp. I didn't do anything for it when I was a teen, because my parents wouldn't pay for any medical treatments for it. As an adult I have regularly gone to the doctor for this problem and they always prescribe anti-biotics and some anti fungle cream. The anti-biotics worked for only a short time before I would get the condition back. The anti fungal cream didn't seem to do anything but make me feel more uncomfortable. I took antibiotics around three months ago and was doing great until now. The infection came back with a vengence. My priority this morning was to try Ted's approach and shop for the supplies: ACV, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Epsom Salt, costing me just a few bucks. The directions for mixing Ted does give, as 1 part ACV, 1 part Hydrogen Peroxide, and 10 parts water. I made a solution of 1/2 cup Epsom salt and 1 quart water to clean and soften my scalp first. I also bought a turkey baster to apply the soltion to my scalp while in the tub, with the back of my head dipped in a plastic bag to hold the solution on my head. I kept the salt solution on as long as I could, then rinsed it off. Then I did the same with the ACV, Hydrogen Peroxide solution, but only for a couple minutes. It did not hurt or feel bad puting it on. Actually it was soothing. I must say that after this first try, my scalp really felt better, and most of the pain went away and became more tolerable, as the swelling went down. I did have my wife apply triple antibiotic ointment on the sores after I dried my hair. I also would like to say I did find a natural shampoo and conditioner (under ten bucks each)that includes both tea tree and lavender oil in it. The brand name is Desert Essence. It was located in the health food section of a regular grocery store. I will try using these to see if they do the trick. So far after the first try I feel better. Wish me luck. I hope this will prove to work as well as save money and trips to the Doctor."
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[WARNING!] 01/04/2008: Mary from Newark, New Jersey writes: "Dear Earth Clinic, I just wanted to let you know that I think on Ted's Posts it should say in bold at the beginning, or where it can't be missed to read the recipes carefully. I had a small bald spot on my head, found this website, and read some things Ted wrote. I read something about hydrogen peroxide and acv for scalp problems and hair loss. It did not say how much to use in the blurb I read. I thought I would try it. Well I just made a solution up and put it on my head. Left it on overnight. Well, Now I am loosing all my hair!!! So this was not a remedy in the little problem I had, instead, it is causing all my hair to fall out. I would like to spare future readers from this, so please put a warning, and make sure people read Ted's postings very carefully, and if they do not see a recipe, have them contact Ted before just making one up themselves. I know most people would be more careful, but there are us haphazard people out here you know. Thank you."
05/28/2009: Tony from Toronto, Canada replies: "Ted's peroxide remedy (1 part ACV, 1 part Hydrogen Peroxide with 10 parts water) states to leave on for 1 minute not overnight. Maybe it shouldn't have been left on that long and that is why your hair is falling out."
06/29/2009: Ricardo from Danbury, CT, US replies: "I think that should state what type and concentration of hydrogen peroxide is being used. There are many different types and concentrations, thanks."
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[YEA] 10/04/2007: Lisa from Upper Marlboro, Maryland writes: "Thank You so much. My 4 year old daughter (AA) developed folliculitus and all of the doctors treatments were worthless. She started loosing hair on the top of her head and pustules were all over. She also complained of her scalp hurting. I did a google search and found this site. Even after the first ACV & H202 tx I noticed improvement. I followed up with Tea Tree and Lav. oils nightly and once a week for two weeks I repeated the ACV & H202. She has no more pustules, they have all dried out. Plus she has no more pain. Her scalp looks 95% better. I am just waiting for a small patch of crust to fall off and a small patch of hair to grow back. I will continue the TT and Lav for a couple more weeks to make sure the infection completely gone. Thank god I found this site and that she has thick hair to hide the small patch."
Ted replies: "Lisa: Happy to hear of the news. A longer term remedy of acv baking soda alkalizing to raise the body's immune system, some weekly magnesium (magnesium citrate) and zinc (zinc gluconate) supplements and perhaps if possible a molybdenum (sodium molybdate) should prevent the condition from coming back again."
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[YEA] 05/29/2007: Tasha from Petersburg, VA writes: "I just wanted to let you all know i been having a scalp problem for over 8months was directed to your site by a friend Tryied the Apple cider and perioxide and my scalp is already feeling better I am also using the T-tree oil... My doctor gave me a shampoo & cream that didnt help.. I have lost all my hair on the top of my head in several patches, it would itcy and be dry and hurt to the point I couldnt touch my head. After one wash with the solution it felt 99% better.. I hope my hair will grow back as well.. Thanks a bunch 4 this site"
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[YEA] 02/21/2007: David from Orange County, CA writes: "I DISCOVERED THIS SIT BECAUSE I HAD A SCALP INFECTION AND WANTED TO FIND OUT HOW I COULD CURE IT. I STARTED TO TAKE THE ACV AND BAKING SODA INTERNALLY THAT TED SUGGESTS. I FELT REALLY GOOD AND IT SEEMED TO HELP A LOT. I PUT SOME ACV ON MY HEAD AS WELL AND I DON'T KNOW IF I WORKED. I ALSO TRIED THE PEROXIDE ON MY HEAD BUT I HASN'T REALLY DONE MUCH EITHER.I HAD READ THAT EUCALYPTUS OIL IS REALLY GOOD, SO I REALIZED THAT VIC'S VAPOR RUB HAS EUCALYPTUS OIL IN IT SO I PUT SOME ON MY HEAD AND IT HAD THE GREATEST EFFECT THAN ANYTHING I TRIED.I CAN SAY THAT I WENT TO THE NUTRITIONAL STORE TO BUY THE TEA TREE OIL THAT TED SUGGESTED, BUT UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME I LISTENED TO THE HOMEOPATHIC DOCTOR THERE AND DIDN'T BUY IT. INSTEAD I BOUGHT THE PILLS HE SUGGESTED AND THE OINTMENT THAT CONTAINED ALISON, I GUESS IT'S AN EXTRACT FROM GARLIC, WHICH IS ALSO SUPPOSE TO CLEAN YOUR BLOOD. THAT DIDN'T SEEM TO HELP AT ALL SO I STARTED RUBBING ON THE VIC'S AGAIN. I AM GOING TO BUY THE TEA TEA TREE OIL AND MAYBE EUCALYPTUS OIL. I ALSO HAVE TO MENTION, THAT I HAD BLOOD WORK DONE THERE AT THE HEALTH FOOD STORE AND MY BLOOD WAS REALLY CLEAN. HE SAID THAT HE NEVER GETS TO SEE SUCH HEALTHY BLOOD AND WAS VERY IMPRESSED! I HAD BEEN TAKING THE ACV AND BAKING SODA FOR AT LEAST A MONTH THOUGH, SO I GUESS IT REALLY WORKED. I USE TO HAVE A LITTLE BITE OF LOWER BACK PAIN AND THAT EVEN WENT AWAY. I WANT TO GIVE A SPECIAL THANKS TO TEDD, YOUR A GENTLE MAN AND A SCHOLAR. WELL THANKS TO EVERYONE AS WELL, WHO HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO TRY TO HELP OTHERS BY CONTRIBUTING TO THIS SITE. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!
P.S. I FORGOT TO NOTE THAT THE INFECTION SEEMED TO BE FUNGUS AND DISCOVERED IT BECAUSE MY HAIR WAS FALLING OUT. I DECIDED TO JUST GO AHEAD AND SHAVE MY HEAD AND DISCOVERED I HAD THE READ FUNGUS/RINGWORM ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF MY HEAD .THE ACV AND VIC'S VAPOR RUB REALLY HELPED AND I STARTED TO REGROW MY HAIR AND IT'S NOT FALLING OUT ANYMORE. IT EVEN SEEMS TO BE GROWING THICKER ON THE AREA'S THAT WERE GROWING THIN. THANKS!"
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