Sore scalp: remedies for burning and itching
The scalp is made up of five layers, the first of which is skin with lots of sebaceous glands, hair follicles and usually covered with hair. A protective barrier against all factors that can alter its balance. If you suffer from scalp irritation, your hair will also be affected. They are dull, dull and really hard to grow. Find out how to make them grow quickly with a few simple tricks, watch the video!
Endogenous and exogenous factors altering the balance of the scalp.
The endogenous causes of an irritated scalp can be an accumulation of toxins, stress or a hormonal imbalance, often the cause of skin imbalances. The exogenous reasons can be many: an unbalanced diet, poor hydration, smog, an aggressive shampoo, a hair dye with substances harmful to the skin, frequent use of the hair dryer, drugs, chlorinated pool water or atmospheric agents. Stress also has a great influence on itching, often weakening the hair shaft, causing it to fall out abnormally. You have to resist the urge to scratch furiously or with your nails, not only because it is an act that creates embarrassment in the presence of other people, but also because it can create small lesions and infections to the hair follicles and thinning hair. Excessive exposure to the sun can also inflame the skin of the head, especially if after twelve o'clock, causing itchy and painful erythema and dermatitis. Sweat, particularly after moving, is one of the major causes of skin irritation and infection. and so do chlorine, sea water and sand. In summer the hair is very stressed and for this reason then in September and October the fall of the balls is more abundant. Therefore, after physical activity, wash your hair even without shampoo and dry it in the sun if it is hot, so as to spare him the stress of the hair dryer. The healthy scalp can become irritated by various factors. If there are red patches on the skin and silver scales it could be psoriasis, and if you feel itchy it can be due to dry skin.
The irritation of the scalp with itching and dandruff can be caused by seborrheic dermatitis, caused by stress, hormonal changes, excess sebum. The irritation can also result from allergic reactions to hair dyes or cosmetics. Even young children can suffer from seborrheic dermatitis, called cradle cap. It has yellowish and greasy scales. Fortunately, in a couple of weeks it disappears on its own, but it is always good to use oily cleansers and emollients.
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To heal an irritated scalp that has become too sensitive and painful, it is necessary to use delicate shampoos, not too foamy, brushes with soft and not sharp tips, dyes that are not too aggressive, natural conditioners, avoid bleaching and perms, always rinse the hair with warm water to do not add more heat to the stress caused by the hair dryer during drying. So, in summary, delicacy and excellent products. The shampoo must be ultra-delicate, able to hydrate the skin and protect it, it must possibly contain aloe and hyaluronic acid. Aloe is highly moisturizing and prevents any imbalance of the scalp. The pure aloe juice, on the other hand, has a detoxifying and purifying action from the inside, eliminating waste and toxins. If the scalp is red, irritated and sensitive, it is advisable to use a shampoo with a hydrolipidic film, which is similar to the natural one of the skin of the head.The oil non oil one is preferred, suitable for all skin problems of the head, as they are free of surfactants and respect the natural composition of the skin and hair. The sebum-related shampoos also maintain a good balance of the sebum of the scalp, while acting as detoxifiers and purifiers of the skin. In fact, they clean the skin, leaving a protective sheath that allows cells and keratin to breathe. To a chemical-free and soothing shampoo you can add a specific scrub for irritated and red skin. The slight graininess of the product will eliminate excessive sebum, dead cells of dry dandruff and all external impurities, such as dust, smog, residues of hair cosmetics. Alternatively with the shampoo we can use possibly natural hair masks, even homemade with food ingredients, which lighten the suffering of the skin and deeply nourish the hair, removing any opacity. Then there are natural lotions in vials, which do not alter the pH of the skin to be applied at least twice a week.
Other natural remedies for irritated scalp.
There are many natural ways to relieve this annoying ailment. If you do not find them effective and the ailment persists, ask a trichologist for advice. Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar diluted in warm water. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties and if the itching derives from excessive dryness of the skin, it is right for you. Or rub lightly some lukewarm oil between your hands and apply it to the skin of the scalp, massage and leave it on for a few hours. It will serve to soften and dissolve the greasy dandruff scales that make you so itchy. The lauric acid contained in coconut oil has antibacterial properties and may also be suitable for treating eczema. Colloidal oatmeal found among the ingredients of any anti-dandruff shampoo is thin flour dissolved in water, anti-inflammatory and excellent for soothing head skin irritations. Peppermint oil can be effective in reducing dandruff and soothing the scalp, calming itching. Try diluting it with another oil, such as olive oil, and massage it into your scalp before shampooing. You can also use peppermint tea as a rinse after shampooing. Lemongrass essential oil is useful for dandruff, diluted with sweet almond oil. You could also try mixing up to twenty drops of tea tree oil, a strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, with a non-aggressive shampoo or massaging it mixed. with olive oil on the scalp. An excellent remedy for itchy scalp is baking soda, you can add a few tablespoons to the bath water and soak your hair for half an hour, it relaxes and soothes the irritation. Even the two oils of lavender and calendula well mixed together with sweet almond oil are very suitable for inflammation and irritation of the skin of the scalp. You can also try tea tree drops as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial for dermatitis and dandruff oil or even honey mixed with essential oils to make compresses. A compress of aloe vera gel should be massaged into the skin thirty minutes before rinsing: it has an effective soothing action goes and moisturizing. The massage will produce a triple benefit because, in addition to cleaning the scalp of dead cells and impurities, residues of hair cosmetics, dust, smog, it also stimulates the microcirculation, facilitating the elimination of toxins, bacteria and excess sebum. The vitamins, enzymes and minerals contained in aloe will reduce redness and irritation, as well as dandruff, thanks to the polysaccharides that regenerate cells.
Cosmetic or pharmaceutical products. But don't stress your head too much!
Excellent specific treatments for sensitive and irritated scalp, however, you can also find them in perfumery and pharmacies. For example, hypoallergenic cardiospermium shampoos, sebum-normalizing moisturizing and rebalancing shampoos for sensitive skin or soothing peony or urea, anti-dandruff lotions for seborrheic dermatitis or others more specific for alopecia and psoriasis. There are also antirritative treatments for hyperkeratosis and for the treatment of the scaly layers. However, if you do not have positive results with natural remedies and pharmaceutical products, contact your trusted dermatologist, as if it is a type of alopecia or psoriasis, it is good to be followed with appropriate care. He will advise you on the therapeutic path that best suits your needs. Psoriasis, which is an autoimmune disease, also brings chronic irritation not only on the skin of the head, but also in other areas of the body, and like alopecia it is not to be underestimated.
