Truly 4C: HELP! Suggestions for Itchy, Smelly Scalp?

I have been STRUGGLING for years with a scalp that gets smelly after a few days. I have to wash my hair every 2-5 days. Has anyone had this problem and fixed it?

[@shannonvdb]

i suffer from smelly scalp too what kind of smell is it to u?

[@ChineloMariano]

So, I went to my dermatologist and he explained it to me. I’ll post a video soon but it’s the smell of scalp. My husband describes the progression like: first it smells like scalp, then sweat, then sulfur 🤣. For me it reminds me of a fungal smell.

[@shannonvdb]

@@ChineloMariano alright for me it’s like that as well i’m looking forward to that vid :)

[@ChineloMariano]

@@shannonvdb Just uploaded it!

[@n.n5465]

Also, I love using an apple cider vinegar rinse after a wash day, that’s the only thing that really worked for me. 🥺 hope you figure it out, let us know what the dermatologist says!

[@ChineloMariano]

Thanks! Will do

[@issytaken]

Hope you get to the root cause of the issue! In the meanhwile, have you considered dry shampoos? Easy to use + you can extend the time between washes and mask the natural odor.

[@ChineloMariano]

Hi! Thanks for the tip! I went to my dermatologist and I posted another video about what I learned!

[@ChineloMariano]

Coming back on here to say: YES! I tried a dry shampoo! It wasn’t bad. It didn’t stop the itching but the smell was nice! I posted a video about using it and glycolic acid which has been a game changer for me!!

[@n.n5465]

Have you tried nizoral? My dermatologist recommended that

[@ChineloMariano]

Yes! I have tried that and other medicated shampoos before. They didn't really work for me.

[@ChineloMariano]

Coming back on here to say that I’ve been trying Head N Shoulders and glycolic acid and so far so good! I’ll post a review soon ♥️

[@Heymiona]

What shampoo and conditioner do you use? Also do you put conditioner in your scalp?

[@ChineloMariano]

Hi again! 😆 I currently use Kristin Ess which I 100% recommend and will make a video for later. But throughout the years I’ve used scores of different shampoos and conditioners including medicated ones. And tried different methods (conditioner on scalp conditioner on hair only). So I don’t think it’s the shampoo or conditioner but something deeper. I’m going to a dermatologist and I’ll share what they say. But my sisters also have scalp issues too so maybe it’s hereditary?

[@Norjjjjjonedoor]

Well please let us know soon

[@ChineloMariano]

@Norjjjjjonedoor yes I went to the dermatologist and I’ll make a video soon!

[@nic-dj5jx]

ccca?

[@ChineloMariano]

I suspect some kind of alopecia but I’ll post a video soon about what my dermatologist told me