Very dry flaky scalp

Have you tried Polytar eczema shampoo. My grandson has x linked ichthiosis and consequently has very dry flaky skin. He uses this.
You could also try Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo.

It could be psoriasis. I suggest you have a GP take a look if you can.
Polytar is of course used for psoriasis - and is available on prescription (or certainly used to be).

I hope you soon find something to get this under control.

By the way, I am prone to psoriasis and use Exorex (the lotion version) at night as soon as it flares up again - washing my hair in the morning with a mild non-irritating shampoo.

I do think it's best to know what you are dealing with though.

It could be Seborrheic Dermatitis, I’ve had this for many years and my GP said it can’t be cured but I managed to control it mostly to a small patch on the nape of my neck. I tried every shampoo (baby shampoo made it much worse) oil and cream but nothing really worked. Now I buy Polytar shampoo and at first used it twice a week for a month and as it had spread all over my head and now it’s under control I use it once a fortnight and my usual shampoo in between. It’s still there on the back of my head but is much less itchy and flaky.
Maybe see your GP for a diagnosis.

Phillip Kingsley do a good range of products for flaky itchy scalps. Not cheap but very effective. These can be bought online. Perhaps worth a try.

Thanks for all replies I will try and get a gp appointment to get it checked out.

I was under a Trichologist for some time.
It definitely sounds like seborrheic dermatitis ( round the ears and hair line are classic symptoms.
My Trichologist told me I must wash my hair every day. Think of this like a fungus, it can grow at an alarming rate.
This is what I use.