Dry Itchy Scalp Hair Loss
Itchy scalp and hair loss can be very annoying and troublesome, and there can be a number of reasons which cause or aggravate hair loss. The hair loss caused by itchy scalp problems is not always permanent, and will often grow back once the main itchy scalp trouble is sorted out. It is vital that we take necessary action to properly diagnose the problem and search for suitable remedies and treatments in order to avoid long term scarring from the itchy scalp irritation, and thus enable our hair to begin growing back.
Often there are various reasons why we face dry itchy scalp and hair loss problems. We unknowingly use products that harm the scalp. Folliculitis is one such strong ingredient in shampoos that can damage hair follicles and lead to infections such as folliculitis. Symptoms are normally small, white-headed pimples around one or more hair follicles. Deep folliculitis will often result in larger painful red boils. If left untreated the folliculitis can significantly injure the hair follicle resulting in restricted areas of scarring and bald patches where there are no visible follicles.
Antibiotics are often used to treat folliculitis, but as with all antibiotics they can lead to a resistance to the antibiotic used. Natural remedies containing Tea Tree Oil or Lavender Oil can be extremely effective in treating the itchy scalp hair loss of folliculitis, particularly in the early stages, and can help to stimulate hair growth.
Ringworm of the scalp is a fungal infection of the scalp. It is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes, and the symptoms include red, itchy patches on the scalp, hair loss and, if left untreated, can also lead to serious damage. The skin might peel or scale and be red and itchy, with swollen blisters or a rash that appears as black dots and can spread. The rash, being highly contagious, is normally treated with over the counter products containing miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar ingredients. Sometimes prescription medications are needed to clear it up depending on how bad the problem is. There are many natural products that can be used to aid the healing process and act as natural antibiotics, but it must be stressed that ringworm is an aggressive fungus requiring close monitoring and suitable treatment.
Psoriasis is said to affect many people and some psoriasis is a fairly common, non-contagious skin disease in which the skin cells replace themselves too quickly and cause red lesions covered with scale to appear. Scalp psoriasis is said to affect at least half of all psoriasis sufferers and is characterized by white scales on patches of very red skin, often accompanied by severe itching and possibly temporary baldness on the affected areas. Using a shampoo containing zinc pyrithione can be extremely helpful for combating psoriasis and itchy scalp hair loss, as it has very strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property. Home remedies using birch or avocado oil are also extremely effective in soothing and healing psoriasis.
Apart from these remedies regular hot oil massage of the hair will help the scalp remain hydrated and a good diet also goes a long way. Regular hair masks and oiling can go a long way in keeping the hair healthy and beautiful.