Immortal Hair shampoo question

Is there any potential reason why I would see an increase in sebum production after using the lithium/DMSO shampoo? After using it for a couple of weeks I have noticed an increase in how shiny my scalp has become, and my hair actually seems to become greasier even faster after taking a shower. At this rate I am afraid that I will soon look as if I stuck my head in the Shine-O Ball-O at the bowling alley. Any ideas on why this would be occuring? Perhaps it just takes time for it to take effect?

Irenicus - This effect is rare, exactly the opposite expected effect. Have you tried ketoconazole?

Have not tried ketoconazole yet. This increased sebum and scalp shine is something that has really just taken off in the past month or so, haven't had time to experiment yet. Going bald is tough in its self, but going bald and having a scalp people can use as a mirror is not something I would prefer. I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Another interesting thing I have noticed is when I use topical bromelain in emu oil, all that happens when I massage it in is that I get a build up of bromelain on my fingertips, nothing gets rubbed in or absorbed. Prior to the sebum issue even just a small amount on my scalp would cause tingling and burning, and now I get absolutely no sensation. It is like there is a shield of wax covering my head. Very interesting problem that is occuring, quite an exciting challenge to figure out what is going on and correct the problem. Actually the whole hairloss thing is a fascinating issue itself, enjoying the process of figuring out what it is all about.

I've come to the conclusion that bromelain isn't very effective in an oil base. Try mixing it with either dmso, or some msm, aloe and a few drops of oil, and either a drop of lemon juice or grapefruitseed extract (for idea ph). Then run it under hot water for a few minutes so it reaches ideal temperature. That is the only way I can get it to tingle/burn on my scalp. Some people just have naturally shiny scalps, no matter what I do I can't get the shine out. I don't know if my scalp was always like that, or if the texture changed from fibrosis or something.

As for the shampoo, maybe its making your scalp shiny because it is cleaning it squeaky clean. Maybe try a pre-wash with dr bronners soap before washing with the lithium shampoo. I always pre wash to get junk out of my scalp first so the dmso doesn't drag it into my scalp. I also filled up a soap dispenser with dr bronners and wash my scalp off in the sink a few times per day since I use a lot of topicals.

Actually, maybe the problem is that I wasn't very effective at getting the crushed lithium pills to dissolve. Taking a second look at the bottom of the shampoo bottle and it is just a clump of lithium. Any suggestions on how to get it to actually dissolve and mix with the DMSO and shampoo?

Irenicus - Lithium Orotate powder is available, however I had used the hard tablets in most cases.

What I would do is place them in a paper or plastic bag and pulverize them with a hammer into dust. Then add it to the mix.

Still experimenting with the scale shine, but noticed something interesting. After showering and scrubbing the heck out of my head my scalp is squeaky and shiny as I have ever seen it, but a little bit of brushing with a boar brush takes the shine right away. Same thing happens when my scalp gets shiny after not washing my hair for a while, brush takes the shine right away. Not sure if this means that the shine is the result of all the sebum being washed away, and the brushing stimulates a little production and spreads it around reducing the shine, or if the sebum is causing the shine and doesn't wash away in the shower.

I'm sure we have all noticed how strange and shiny pretty much every bald person's scalp is, and its a different shine than from someone who just shaves their head but still has all their hair. Curious to see if anyone else has had the same experience with the brush and the shiny scalp.

Try putting the lithium in a coffee grinder....I have a small inexpensive one that works great.