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Selsun Blue with Menthol Update: Day 2

Written by Psoriasis Guru on October 21st, 2009

Surprisingly, the itchiness on my scalp seems to be a lot worse today than yesterday starting around mid-day.  Since noon I have felt strong urges to scratch both the front and the far back of my scalp.  It feels like the kind of deep itch that will not go away, no matter how much I scratch at it.

Observation: The winter season is just beginning here in Phoenix, which means less sun and lots of cold, dry air.  My knuckles have started to dry out over the last few days, which is a sign that the worst time of year for my psoriasis is beginning.  Phoenix is dry year round; but it gets especially dry when assiduous sweating is taken out of the picture.

I found myself missing the effects of coal tar as the day went on today — coal tar seems to have a longer lasting, suppressive effect on scalp itch.  My inclination at this point is to switch back to T/Gel, Stubborn Itch Control (with menthol as well) as soon as this bottle of Selsun Blue with menthol is finished.  I would feel bad about not using this whole bottle since it cost me $9 (not on sale, but worth it for scientific research, right?).

See my more extended review of Selsun Blue with Menthol here.

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