Dandruff, dry, itchy scalp, and other skin conditions are common. Many of the commercial products contain ingredients that can be irritating to your scalp. Start bringing your scalp back to health by using either one of the natural shampoos or a mild shampoo such as those used for babies or a castile based shampoo. Also discontinue use of many of your hair products and switch to all natural products. Make sure you aren't using any products that contain mineral oil, petroleum, or alcohols.

It also may be helpful to use products that are pH balanced for tender scalps. If you relax your hair, this may be a time to reconsider and explore other options. Relaxers are harmful not only to hair, but to your scalp as well. Discontinuing their use can greatly help the health of your hair and your scalp.