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Below is a list of medicated shampoos and conditioners for troubled scalps, sorted by product type and active ingredients. If you have dry scalp - see the end of this post for ideas (scroll to the end). Many of these shampoos have herbal ingredients which can either soothe, irritate (or do absolutely nothing). Proteins may soothe a dry scalp, but can also be irritating for some people. Essential oils like tea tree, rosemary, thyme, sage, ( neem oil is going in small letters because it's so stinky)  can be antifungal if used in adequate concentrations. But they can also cause sensitivity reactions or allergic reactions. Sometimes detergents in dandruff shampoos can irritate already-irritated skin, however, there are some detergent-free options in this post and there are medicated conditioners at the bottom of the page for people whose skin or hair does not tolerate detergents. You can wash your hair and scalp with medicated conditioners. Not everybody with itching will have flakes...

This is based on my Easy Humectant Curl Boosting Jelly recipe and inspired by reader comments, and by the problem some of us have with glycerin in winter or dry weather. It's a light-hold curl and wave definer. This recipe is very easy to make.  What's new? -Addition of your choice of emollient blend to make this creamy for softness and lubrication (oil+plant butter or oil+conditioner).  -Increased acacia gum to keep the definition in waves, curls and coils.  -Options for humectants for those who avoid glycerin. -Adjust the amount of emollients (oils, butters, conditioners) to suit 1) your hair's needs and 2) the amount of "hold" you want (see below) The ingredients: -Water: Solvent, dliutent -Xanthan gum: Creates a thick "gel," provides medium hold with humidity-resistance, may slow water loss. -Humectant of your choice. Glycerin(e), or hydrolyzed protein, or panthenol or Hydroxypropylrtimonium honey (honeyquat) or a combination of these: Humecta...