Mum has had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's for 16 months. Her problem at the moment is a really itchy head. Has anyone else encountered this? We've tried all the usual medicated shampoos, not washing hair to often, a steroid lotion from the GP. There's no redness, no nits, I've bought her a new pillow. Help!
Itchy Head
- Thread starter Shirley Ann
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No experience of itchy head and dementia but my OH had bad psoriasis and nothing seemed to work except J&J baby shampoo which has calmed the skin.
My thoughts are a bit random but I was wondering if this "itch" was inside the head, like something going on in the blood (??) rather than skin ?? Random I know
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My thoughts are a bit random but I was wondering if this "itch" was inside the head, like something going on in the blood (??) rather than skin ?? Random I know
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Hello Shirley Ann, It must be awful for her and distressing for you to watch, I looked this up, you probably have tried everything, I found this and it makes some suggestions I hope it helps,
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-an-Itchy-Scalp
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-an-Itchy-Scalp
My Mum suffers from psoriasis on her scalp mainly, and uses Neutrogena T Gel Shampoo. I think this is sold in the UK too.
Having had a problem with ants lately and one crawling up her arm, Mum is always saying her arms and legs are itchy now
She does have very dry skin though, so encouraging her to use a moisturiser daily after having a bath.
Having had a problem with ants lately and one crawling up her arm, Mum is always saying her arms and legs are itchy now
She does have very dry skin though, so encouraging her to use a moisturiser daily after having a bath.
