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Unexpected Help for Itchy Dandruff

Q. I have struggled my whole life with an itchy scalp. Prescription Nizoral shampoo offered a little relief, but it was expensive.
I tried amber Listerine followed by a vinegar rinse, but that dried my hair out. Then my hairdresser suggested Sea Breeze astringent for acne (sensitive skin formula). That has helped the most!
The condition will never go away, but I don’t itch anymore and using Sea Breeze twice a week in the shower has freed me from this annoying condition. I hope others will benefit from this natural and effective remedy for scalp itch and dandruff.

A. Listerine contains menthol, eucalyptol, thymol and methyl salicylate in an alcohol base. The Sea Breeze astringent you are using has some similar ingredients, including eucalyptus leaf oil and alcohol. Thanks for sharing your success.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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