Itchy Scalp Sometimes. What Do You Do

[TEG]

to prevent it?

 

[Noah]

It depends what is causing it. If it is just an occasional itch, you can scratch it, or preferably press it hard with your knuckles, and it will usually go away.

But if it is a recurring itch in the same place, then you need to find out what is causing it. If you keep scratching it through your system you will eventually create a bald spot on the system. But more importantly, the itch could be a sign that all is not well with your scalp. It could simply be a hygiene problem - if you are leaving long gaps between taking your unit off, your scalp may not like the build-up of oils, salt etc. Try taking the unit off more frequently, and/or having the occasional bald day when you just wear a cap, or the occasional night when you sleep bald (if your donestic arrangements permit that).

If you see any signs of irritation when you take the piece off, it may be that you are having a low level allergic reaction to the adhesive. It's not uncommon, but you need to take action before it becomes a bigger problem. Ghostbond in particular doesn't seem to agree with everyone. Try a different adhesive, and/or use a scalp protector, and usually the problem will disappear.

Noah

 

[TooBad]

Dermarolling, nizoral, zix, they're all usefull

Not in this wig forum they're not.

 

[Nostab2]

It's weird, I dont get a lot of itch on the glued down area, more in random non glued spots. Do we get a lot of friction from the systems? Has anyone had obvious Mark's from scratching? Once in a while I will see them, but they go away.

 

[AxC123]

It's weird, I dont get a lot of itch on the glued down area, more in random non glued spots. Do we get a lot of friction from the systems? Has anyone had obvious Mark's from scratching? Once in a while I will see them, but they go away.

I have had irritations on non glued area. See my post by searching " irritation ".. I believe it was caused by my piece not tight enough, and lace rubbing at night. Now that I sleep with a tight nylon, it keeps everything tight, less of a problem.

Also when it itches (again non glued area) I detach my front hairline and go underneath as far back as I can, with cotton swaps and alcohol., then reattach hairline...do this every 3 or 4 days..it helps...did it yesterday
Hope this helps

 

[badhabiz]

Not in this wig forum they're not.

Your're right didnt pay attention to the section

 

[cottonReville]

It depends what is causing it. If it is just an occasional itch, you can scratch it, or preferably press it hard with your knuckles, and it will usually go away.

But if it is a recurring itch in the same place, then you need to find out what is causing it. If you keep scratching it through your system you will eventually create a bald spot on the system. But more importantly, the itch could be a sign that all is not well with your scalp. It could simply be a hygiene problem - if you are leaving long gaps between taking your unit off, your scalp may not like the build-up of oils, salt etc. Try taking the unit off more frequently, and/or having the occasional bald day when you just wear a cap, or the occasional night when you sleep bald (if your donestic arrangements permit that).

If you see any signs of irritation when you take the piece off, it may be that you are having a low level allergic reaction to the adhesive. It's not uncommon, but you need to take action before it becomes a bigger problem. Ghostbond in particular doesn't seem to agree with everyone. Try a different adhesive, and/or use a scalp protector, and usually the problem will disappear.

Noah

I thought water-based adhesives like Ghostbond are less prone to cause irritation?

I'm seeing a dermatologist soon. I want to be able to use tape!

 

[Nostab2]

I thought water-based adhesives like Ghostbond are less prone to cause irritation?

I'm seeing a dermatologist soon. I want to be able to use tape!

What are you using right now?

 

[cottonReville]

Ghostbond XL.

I don't think it irritates me.

I can't say decidedly because I still use tape till I can't possibly use it anymore, then I resort to the glue.

In theory, it's excellent. I just apply it to my poly perimeter & apply.

My unit's insanely undetectable when I use it. No bumps. No tape bulges, etc.

But it's not fun to use. Applying it seems like it'd be easy enough, but just the process of painting it on is a chore. One thing anyone who has a poly perimeter with lace center should be weary of are the little hairs that get inverted and emerge out of the base of the unit is that those hairs have a NASTY tendency of getting in the way while you're painting the product on, and start to F things up.

It's very hard not get these hairs in the way of your work and have those stupid hairs get in your unit's other hair, causing glue to get in right off the bat.

The curing time is also a b**ch.

....

I feel like Ghostbond is better suited to be painted ON THE SKIN, not on POLY, as it's INSANELY sticky on the skin, and less so on the poly.

But I don't have the skill to paint my hairline perfectly and then place the unit on top of that.

What I'll end up doing eventually is apply to skin in the center of my scalp, where I know my toupee will touch, and then do my perimeter the way I've been doing it.

 

[TEG]

It's weird, I dont get a lot of itch on the glued down area, more in random non glued spots. Do we get a lot of friction from the systems? Has anyone had obvious Mark's from scratching? Once in a while I will see them, but they go away.

that is exactly what I get. I use tape, and the area without tape is where the itch comes from. I have scalp protector, but never used it. I will next time I reattach.