Scalp Infection Cures
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11/27/2010: Debby from Portland, Oregon writes: "I am a 52 year old female and have been having scalp problems for over a year. It started out bright red and itchy and has resulted in hair loss and actual quarter size bald spots. My dermatologist initially said it was a staph infection, after doing a biopsy. He has had me on different antibiotics and anti fungals as well as steroid shots for overall inflammation and cortisone spray directly on my scalp for about a year. It has improved some, but the bald spots remain and there are crusty infected looking areas that appear swollen that just won't go away and he says if we don't get them under control I will lose more hair. There is some hair growth in the bald areas, but it is really bristly and has two or three hairs growing out of the same follicle. My dermatologist has labeled it unspecified alopecia and is now suggesting low dose chemo - that sounds pretty scary to me but, I don't know what else to do. I tried coconut, tea tree and other oils on my scalp and that made it more inflamed. I did try ACV briefly, but didn't notice a difference. I'm sure all of these antibiotics and steroids can't be doing my body much good. Any ideas would be most appreciated. Thank you. Debby"
Replies[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 11/28/2010: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Hi All - I've had itchy scalp and inner ear itchy/crusty stuff for a couple of years.... Have tried a lot of topical applications and am currently using a rinse of 1 cup water, 2 Tbsp ACV, 20 drops rosemary essential oil. I pour it on the affected area after washing & rinsing my hair - then massage it in a little and let it dry, I don't rinse it out. Along with that, I'm taking a sublingual Vitamin B complex. I've seen the most improvement since staring the Vitamin B. Good Luck to All as I know this is an annoying problem to have."
11/29/2010: Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, Usa replies: "I have also delt with an itchy spot on my head, and some itchy ears, mine is doing the best it ever has lately. I use iodine, the white clear one, but it stings the ears very, very bad, if you can't handle that use the Lugol's which I also take one drop of the 2% every day. I put iodine on my Itch's and they are doing a lot better. Then after a few days of iodine I switch and use coconut oil to moisten the areas and I use a cotton tip with some for my ears and then iodine, but they are healing, one day it will be healed. Merryanne in Central FL"
11/29/2010: Shaun from York, Olde England replies: "I have variously posted here before on this issue, and will do so here again, as I had this issue for nearly 40 years! An endless list of Doctors (some of who were also good friends) could not solve my problem. Anyway, for what it is worth, apple cider vinegar is great but it is just not strong enough to kill various yeasts (Malazessia spp. [check it out on Google).What you need to do is dissolve 3 teaspoons of borax in half a cup of white vinegar. Pour this over your head (the yeasts begin their life-cycle here), and down upon your face and shoulders (and possibly your chest and outer ears canal), and then leave it on for about 20/30 Min's whilst having a bath. Do this for about 3 days running (... If you can), and about once a week for a month. After the vinegar treatment, rinse your head/hair with half a cup of washing soda in a mug of warm water. At the slightest sign of any trouble repeat the treatment. Don't go anywhere near Doctors. Most are just crap at what they do and will try to give you steroid cream or solution. As to the ear issue, its much the same. The solution is to get a syringe (with no needle!!! ), and fill with 50% ACV mix that has had a pinch of Borax dissolved in it, 25% (NOTE: 3% percent strength) Hydrogen peroxide, and 25% isopropyl alcohol. Pour this solution into the ear and leave for 5 mins. If you can do this 2/3 times for a few days. After a while you can adjust your own 'mix'. You may find that the ear begins to flake dramatically as the infused yeasts dies off. Remember that skin in the ear is directly attached to bone and does not have a fat buffer like skin does elsewhere on the body so try not to poke about. The yeasts get infused directly into the skin, and so the flaking can be quite dramatic! If the ear gets a little raw a rub of petroleum jelly can help."
12/17/2010: Name from City, State replies: "Fresh garlic juice?"
[YEA] 07/16/2011: Catherine from Wellington, New Zealand replies: "Comment to Shaun. Your description of infused yeast die off explains what happened to me. I have had an itchy flakey left ear for some time and my right ear was starting to show signs of it as well.Two weeks ago I used a urine therapy treatment for hair loss, . ( 4 day old urine massaged in and left on overnight under a shower cap, of course the ears get a good wetting as well. Rinsed off in morning, no shampoo! ). The second day after this I had a massive blob of dry crud in the front of my ear canal. This was very difficult to dislodge, seemingly glued to my earpassage. Over the course of a day I finally managed to clear it (picking at it mostly) since then NO itching or flaking at all. From the description in your posting I can see that it was a fungus problem after all. I read that urine therapy is effective against fungus, and now I have seen the proof."
10/19/2011: Lou from Tyler, Tx replies: "Whose urine did you use? Just curious. This guy says to use cow's dung and urine for vitiligo (similar condition to scalp condition). It's kind of comical (what he's saying) and could double as a Saturday Night Live skit. Or, at least I thought so until reading your post."
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11/19/2010: Benbluerich from Dallas, Texas writes: "I got a hair cut years ago and discovered little bumps forming in the back of my head. I have tried diffrent antibotics and was wondering what should I do about this situation. Also the bumps kind of feel as if they are trying to spread on the sides of my head and also the top as well. PLEASE HELP!!!! "
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09/11/2010: Metallic from Abuja, Nigeria writes: "I need your help. I always have serious itching on my scalp especially when I make my hair. This started 2 years back. Now I have to cut my hair since I can't bear the itching but I try to start again and I noticed the same itching"
Replies09/13/2010: Candy from St George, Ks replies: "Add several drops of Tea Tree Oil to your shampoo."
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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."
Replies[SIDE EFFECTS] 08/29/2011: B from Sr, Ca replies: "Nobody mentioned that the vinegar, peroxide, water would lighten the hair. I mixed as direction stated and and used three days because I have had a itchy head for awhile. Everyone is saying your hair looks lighter."
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[YEA] 09/21/2011: Faithy from Worcester, Ma writes: "I cannot believe this works! I stopped after work to pick up the ingredients - put it on my head last night, did not rinse out and the itching stopped, I didn't scratch at all. I had at least 12 red spots on my head from scratching the scabs and at least two raised welts, welts are gone, scalp is dry, a little red but nothing like before - repeated in shower this morning, and rinsed out - no itching at all! I did order the teatree oil with lavender on amazon - they do have a combo, for around $7.00. I am going to use this overnight when I receive. Thank you so much TED!!!! You literally saved my life. I have short dark hair, and this was becoming a problem as I could not stop scratching. Thank you so much! Question, how long should I use the mixture, as I have some scabs left?"
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[WORKED TEMPORARILY] 06/08/2011: Anonymous writes: "I found your email address on earth clinic, and I need advice on a fungal/bacterial infection ( i think) that is on my scalp...
I have scalp folliculitus..I use acv and peroxide 1:1:10 in water and have used borax..they do work but dont permanently knock out the problem which is present inbetween mid scalp and base. There is slight hair loss but I find it grows back slightly after borax...Is there a supplement I can take? Should I continue to try and alkalize my body? I have a waterbed, 2 dogs..I also am a African American male with long hair/cornrows (braided hair). Whats your advice?"
Replies06/30/2011: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "I would have taken borax 1/8 teaspoon in 1 liter drinking water to help. Alkalizing the body also help, the usual dose 1/4 teaspoon twice a day after meals 30 minutes to 1 hour. Another is a solution of borax is not rinse after it is applied. If I want more penetrant I can add DMSO 5% to the original solution and wash my hair that way.
Ted"
07/11/2011: Anonymous replies: "What foods should be avoided? I'm asking because in America it can be very difficult to avoid processed foods and sugars. Either way Thank you Thank you Thank you"
07/12/2011: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Get more vegetarian in the diets, less oil or processed salad dressing, and no fried foods. Steamed or boiled foods are preferred.
Ted"
[YEA] 07/20/2011: Anonymous replies: "If anyone asks about this issue in the future they should also be notified about High fructose corn syrup or sugar period. Because I think it feeds the problem. Ted, my bumps have cleared there was only a boil present that I mistook for a pimple. Borax + Alkalization + no Sugar = Success. Now im just worried about this boil. I put a cotton ball full with acv on it overnight and I awoke and it seemed to be flat but the skin was tender moist and kinda sore. It felt like there was fluid under the skin. Ive been drinking turmeric powder in water and compressing the area with acv. this morning the area was not as sore and it seemed to have dried out. I hope im on the right path."
07/23/2011: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "High fruit diets that are high in fructose are also a problem. Thanks.
Ted"
07/30/2011: Anonymous replies: "I think its a combination of Mrsa and Demodex... The remedies don't seem to be penetrating. Its like a defense was built up iodine doesn't even sting when applied, everything feels neutral now. I purchased some DMSO, can this be ingested or should it be used topically with borax shampoo? Im also talking colloidal silver because of how well it works as an antibody."
07/30/2011: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "For MRSA you use magnesium hydroxide, that's my remedy, but if it is flesh eating for looking at necrosis, that's an entire different remedy. If demodex that goes deep in skin, you use 70% DMSO mixture with some borax (small amounts), for example, in 100 cc 70% DMSO (the other is water 30%), borax is 1/16 should be fine. However, i much prefer my long standing Hydrogen peroxide 1 to 1.5% mixed with borax, this one does go through skin and I think is effective.
Ted"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 08/10/2010: Diane from Ottumwa, Ia writes: "Here is what worked for my itchy scabs on my scalp, Colloidal Silver. I made a 20% concentration. It knocked one of the scabs out in three days. The other scab near my neckline did not respond to Colloidal Silver, but has responded to a modification of Ted's Remedy. I took about 8oz. Of Ted's Hydrogen Peroxide, Vinegar, Water Mixture and added about a teaspoon of Epsom salts and a teaspoon of Borax to it to make a heavily saturated solution. I applied it numerous times per day with a cotton ball. It's gradually getting smaller and in about two more days should be gone. I can't tell you all the stuff I tried that did not work, the list would be too long. I figured the Borax would be good if it was a mite, the epsom salts, vinegar and peroxide would be good if it was bacterial or fungal in nature. I tried every anti-fungal and every anti-bacterial in the natural world and every over-the-counter remedy I could think of. By the way, Vicks is a nightmare to get out of your hair and should never be tried. Hope this helps someone. I agree with the posters who say this is from a cat or kitten. Never had any skin/scalp infections until we took in a cat."
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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."
[YEA] 11/03/2010: Coregon from Medford, Or replies: "Ingram,
I had the same problem with scalp for years. I know what you mean, it is embarrassing. I wore hats everyday. I couldn't even go have my hair professionally cut, I was so embarrassed. (although a hairdresser told me that she sees it a lot.. So I don't think we are alone in this) I have a theory that it is initially caused from our commercial shampoos, hairsprays, hair dyes and poor diet. Regardless, I think I've finally found the solution.. After trying EVERYTHING. I started using a natural shampoo jason with sulfur in it. Started noticing good results, but still getting break outs here and there on scalp.One night I had a blemish on my chin and had no apple cider vinegar, so I used 50/50 white distilled vinegar and water (filtered or distilled). Within an hour the blemish dried up and there was NO sign of it left behind on my chin (and I'd tried everything for weeks on this spot, so you would expect at least a scar left behind.. Nothing! ) So I thought, let's try this on the scalp problems. I used a q-tip and used the same 50/50 solution. The next day.. They were all 95% gone! After a 2nd application, they disappeared altogether. Now I'm going to try using this white vinegar mix as a final rinse in the shower (faster than q-tip). NOTE: I've used apple cider vinegar rinse for months in the shower, with little effect, BUT the white vinegar worked for some reason. * Be sure to wash your towel and pillowcases to prevent this recurring."
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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."
Replies05/28/2009: 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."
12/06/2011: Ruth from Hernando, Ms replies: "It actually does state 3% hydrogen peroxide. Read carefully and then read again."
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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."
RepliesTed 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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[YEA] 01/07/2007: Lara from Boonton, NJ writes: "When my brother tried to commit suicide in Feb. 2006, my scalp suddenly became extremely sore & huge pieces of it began to slough off. This wasn't like little bits of dandruff here & there. The pieces were sizeable square inches of skin. Because the pieces were so large, they wouldn't fall off because several hundred hairs were still threaded through them. The pieces looked like off-white tissue paper hovering about 1/2 inch above my scalp. It was a very alarming sight (though not as alarming as the condition of my brother). I first tried Scalpicin from the hospital pharmacy, but that only provided a very brief, cooling sensation. I looked on the internet & read about apple cider vinegar. The recommendation for scalp problems was to dilute the acv with water. I was in a state of extreme anxiety due to long hours in the ICU, & just wanted very fast relief. So I poured several cap-fulls of acv on my scalp & massaged it in a bit. The only thing I noticed was the vinegary smell & a very slight tingling sensation. I sat for an hour or so, & then rinsed my hair & scalp. It's hard to believe, but after that one treatment, the horrible huge pieces of skin stopped rising up from my scalp immediately. I repeated the same treatment one week later, just as a preventative measure. The problem never returned, despite several months of equally stressful hospital experiences."
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[YEA] 11/09/2006: Tasha from IL writes: "I'm late writing my feedback, but it may benefit someone especially for African American children.
On June 3, 2006, after my son's haircut, I noticed my son had a small, round, white patch in the middle of his scalp. Curious, I took note of this on my calendar to keep a close eye on it.
As the weeks go by, the patch had spread to at least 3 or 4 more patches with hair loss. Not completely bald patches. I immediately confirmed this HAD to be ringworm in the scalp.
How could this happen when I keep the kids scalp and body clean with bathings? My kids like to play in the dirt outside and very well could have transferred hand to scalp during play. I don't know for sure...just a guess. By June 30th, I began Ted's recommedation of ACV (with the Mother) and Hydrogen Peroxide Shampoo along with the Tea Tree Oil and Lavender mixture.
I followed his recipe exactly. I would give my son (3years old) his bath and "shampoo" or saturate his hair with the ACV & Peroxide. Let it sit on his hair and scalp while I bathe him. After rinsing the soap off his body, I would rinse out the ACV & Peroxide from his hair.
My mixture: 4 drops of Tea Tree Oil, 1 drop of Lavender Oil diluted in 1 tablespoon of Sweet Almond Oil. I used the Sweet Almond Oil because it absorbs and carries the essential oils well.
After drying him off, I immediately applied the Tea Tree Oil and Lavender mixture to his ENTIRE scalp (he had a low hair cut...much easier). I did make sure his hair and scalp was coated. I applied a Doo Rag (a scarf with 2 tails) and wrapped his head up. The tails help secure the base of the Doo Rag on his head. He wore the Doo Rag and Oil Mixture over night. I did not wash it out in the morning nor did I reapply the oil mixture during the day.
I applied this oil mixture every night at bath time for 6 weeks. However, I did not apply the ACV & Hydrogen Peroxide shampoo everyday. For some reason, after the second day, my son would literally scream "murder" at the sight of the ACV & Peroxide. I would calmly refer to it as water but he did not want that "water" near him. I can't confirm if it burned his scalp or not. So, I have no clue as to if it burns. Oh, and I made sure not to get it in his eyes. Therefore, I shampooed with regular shampoo and followed with the oil mixture.
At the end of the 6 weeks, his hair had grown back in with no more white patches or hair loss. It is has been several months now and everything is still clear.
BTW, my son knew something wasn't right because the other children did not have to wear the Doo Rag. Try to be comforting and reassuring during this difficult time with small children. The Doo Rag sort of acts as a protective measure from spreading (to the family) so you don't want the child to take it off due to embarrassment or shame. The child can wear it during the day if he/she is a stay at home child like mine. Our family made him feel comfortable about the Doo Rag. We took pictures of him with his "shades" on and just had fun his first night. This way, you don't have to fight or have an unhappy child every night for 6 weeks. BTW, I saw an oil recipe on a different website that is identical to Ted's except the lady recommed using the oil mixture 3x's a day. For those who work during the day or if the child is in school, this may not seem ideal although I believe it would work. Nevertheless, Ted's overnight treatment was less work and with proven results.
I hope this helps someone."
Replies12/07/2010: Mr. P from Battle Creek, Mi. replies: "Hello. I'm 27 years old. A number of years ago I went to the doctor because I was losing hair on the side of my head and on my ankles. The doctor told me it was fungi and gave me some Tolfonate powder. I didn't use it consistently and so it never was too effective. But it seemed to have at least stopped the fungal infection on my head. Now, though, the infection has come back big time. The infected area on my head is losing more and more hair, its itching lately, and feels a tad prickly to the touch. Plus the hair in the infected area that's not falling out is turning gray. I don't have insurance, and I need a low-cost cure. What solution would work best to cure a fungal infection of the scalp? A specific ointment, Tea Tree Oil & Lavender Oil... What?
Thanks, Patrick"
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 03/07/2011: Humilatedintx from Arlington, Tx replies: "I've had scalp psoraisis for almost 2 years now. I know it's genetic, stress-related, and food allergy related.
I had no insurance, I went to a dermatologist. Spent a good $90 for the visit and he spent 5 min with me and said yes, you have psoraisis. I already knew. He told me to get on Humira (never did because of the side effects) and I used the scalp oil he recommended and of course, steriod cream. Nothing helped.
I used OTC shampoos, nothing helped.
I know what the root causes are - food allergy, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, sugars, and stress are major triggers. I know what I can take as supplements to cure this.
However, after reading this remedy by TED.. I realized how common this is to everyone. And it's not just scalp psoraisis - its a fungal infection. My physician and dermatologist didn't even take the time to test my scalp for infection or refer me out to a nutritionist to help my diet. At least, I'm good at research on my own.
So, I've been using your remedy. First few days, just undiluted ACV for 30-1hr and shampoo out. Just tonight, I tried the ACV, Hydrogen Peroxide, Water mix. It works alot better - less inflammation.
I'm going to get some Tea Tree and Lavendar oil. I sell Nature's Sunshine so, I know the products are 100% pure. With the ACV, I use Bragg's (with Mother) from Whole Foods Market.
Ted, I have alot of inflammation and redness on the top of my forehead from scratching too much.. Long ago. It's healing. I have lost some hair (where women normally lose hair. ) Will the tea tree and lavendar help reduce the infammation and grow hair back? So far it feels so much better. Thank you."
05/20/2011: Humiliatedintx from Arlington, Tx replies: "Update:
50/50 white vinegar, purified or distilled water. 4-5 drops of tea tree oil. So much better overnight. For some reason the Apple cider vinegar didn't help heal it, the itching stopped only."
05/20/2011: Pinky Bee from Fremantle , Western Australia replies: "I need help...... My scalp is sooooo dry, flaky, itchy as hell and sometimes sore. I have used coconut oil (extra virgin) for a week now and it seems to be getting itchier and flakier, one side of my head was worse than the other..... But now they are nearly the same!! I have very thin hair and in some parts (the front and sides) it's not growing back :(. I just want my thick hair back..... I think about it all the time, because it's itchy all the time...... I think I have a fungus and just spread it because I'm always itching..... HELP!!! Please???"
05/21/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Someone posted a remedy for problems with the scalp here a few days ago. I am thinking of trying. Here is what I copied and saved in my remedies file:I had the itching scalp, substantial thinning and some dandruff several years ago, and cleared it all up in two treatments. I used about 1/8 teaspoon of Tea Tree Oil and a few drops of lavender oil in 3 Tablespoons of sweet almond oil (you could use any carrier oil, I think). I parted my hair and poured it on my scalp all over and left it there for an hour, massaging it around with my fingertips some, before I showered it out. Whatever was wrong is gone, I have no itch and my hair came back thick"
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