Itchy scalp while doing cardio

[wilsonn4289]

It happens sometimes and then other times it wont but whenever im running outside or on a treadmill and about 5min in my scalp will itch. I'll scratch it and it will come back like 20sec later. Does anyone have any idea on what this might be

 

[stevesmi]

i get an itchy back or ass when doing cardio when I am in a carb deficit.

I believe this is linked to hypo (low blood sugar).

try upping your carbs on days you are doing cardio and i bet the problem will go away.

 

[muskate]

It sounds like mild dandruff to me. It isn't particularly serious. There is a lot of misinformation on dandruff. People often think it's caused by being unsanitary but that is completely untrue. It is mainly based on genetics.
The best treatment method is to use an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo that contains:
Coal tar
Ketoconazole
Salicylic acid
Selenium sulfide
Zinc pyrithione

If your dandruff (Seborrhoic Dermatitis) is really bad, go to your doctor. He can prescribe a shampoo that will be much stronger then anything available over the counter.

 

[Jay Scott]

How bad is the sweating when you do cardio?

 

[wilsonn4289]

How bad is the sweating when you do cardio?

in a 30min session my shirt will stick to my body and the neck of my shirt will be wet. So moderate amount

 

[LevButlerov]

This is quite interesting, and the theory about carbs is even more interesting. Will definitely do some research on that. My bet would be dandruff and sweat....this happens to me too when I sweat alot...

 

[aggirl]

Hmmm this is interesting. I have to pay closer attention when doing cardio and see what I notice.

Interesting....

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I may have the weirdest answer but stop using shampoo all together. You will have a slightly oily hair for 2 weeks but then it all evens out. It is basically a cycle.......you wash your hair which removes all the natural oil your body produces so it needs to produce more. Once you stop removing it, your body will stop making so much.

Google "no poo" hair washing. I started this method 5 years ago. Honestly I use nothing but water since then. Your hair will not smell bad.....that is a complete myth. Trust me, I play hockey in the winter and baseball in the summer. I sweat like a pig when training and doing cardio. I do not smell at all. I have even had family members and hairdressers comment how soft my hair is.