Thanks for the input guys and Debbie. I just have a hard time understanding how pulling tape off your head can "permanetly" damage the skin. To me it can't be any worse then a TCA or dermabrasioin which disrubts the superficial (outer layers) of the skin. It should heal eventually. Maybe thats what I did but i have been wearing over 20 years and never experienced anything like this before. My skin has gotten a lot more oily lately and I basically change the front tape everyday, leaving it off over night so I can properly clean the scalp. The "itch" is due to the oil.