Growth aids and itchy scalp

[patiently]

does anyone experience an itchy scalp when you apply a growth aid? Is it a sign that its working or an irritation? It only itches for a little while though.

[nappy_crown]

Exactly WHAT growth aid are you applying?

[jeamaria]

Some people say that whenever their scalp itches, they always notice more growth than when it's not.

However, without knowing the ingredients (and your own sensitivities) it is hard to say. Is it more of a tingle than an itch? Some products are designed to give that effect so you can "feel it working". Could the product be contaminated?

Also, I know a lot of these growth treatments seem to contain sulfur. A LOT of people are sensitive to this ingredient. I know a woman who used it for a skin complaint and she was in the hospital seriously ill for several weeks. A lot of sensitivities can start out with a very mild reaction that can get extremely serious with repeated exposure, so you should probably check the ingredients and see if there is anything in there you are allergic to.

[patiently]

Exactly WHAT growth aid are you applying?

It contains sulfur. But the itches don't last long. I"ve been using a growth aid containing sulfur and peppermint oil, among other things since Dec '08. In the beginning, my scalp would tingle, now it itches. I do take breaks, so im not constantly using it. And i don't use it everyday. My scalp hasn't broken out in a rash or become raw. IDK

[patiently]

Some people say that whenever their scalp itches, they always notice more growth than when it's not.

However, without knowing the ingredients (and your own sensitivities) it is hard to say. Is it more of a tingle than an itch? Some products are designed to give that effect so you can "feel it working". Could the product be contaminated?

Also, I know a lot of these growth treatments seem to contain sulfur. A LOT of people are sensitive to this ingredient. I know a woman who used it for a skin complaint and she was in the hospital seriously ill for several weeks. A lot of sensitivities can start out with a very mild reaction that can get extremely serious with repeated exposure, so you should probably check the ingredients and see if there is anything in there you are allergic to.

Thanks for this info!!

Im not alergic to anything. It doesn't matter what growth aid I use, I get the itches. (MN, oderless MTG) I don't use growth aids everyday. It does contain sulfur. I've gotten great growth though .

I was just wondering if anyone else itched.

thanks for your responses.

[MissEmbrya]

Sounds like a dirty scalp due to build-up.