Why I Have Been Suffering From Pain In The Roots Of My Hair Whenever I Use Shampoo?

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2020

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Question : Hi doctor,
I have been suffering from pain in the roots of my hair whenever I use shampoo. After the hair dries, the pain starts and scalp gets little hot. I get pain even if my move my hair with comb. When I used head and shoulders it helped, but I m hearing things like it is not good for your hair. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use a gentle shampoo and a conditioner

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is most likely due to dry hair. I suggest you to use a gentle shampoo e.g dove shampoo. In addition to that you may also try a hair conditioner

Hope I have answered your query.Let me know if you need any more assistance

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Thanks for your timely reply doctor. I have tried dove in the past and I get migraine for its strong smell. Can you suggest any alternative? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Shampoo and conditioner

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You can try Triclenz shampoo and Triflow conditioner

Take care. Let me know if you need any more assistance

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj