If you ignore the problem, except for itching and dandruff – which in itself is already unpleasant – there is a risk of developing inflammatory diseases.
Dry scalp gives girls no less problems than oily. Since it is constantly in an over-dried state, there is an uncomfortable feeling of tightness of the epidermis. The skin itches, the hair is electrified, the ends are split. And dandruff also appears.
Which leads to increased dryness of the scalp and then that dry scalp causes hair loss. So how to deal with it, I will tell you in the material.
REASONS FOR DRY HEAD SKIN
Dry scalp is characterized by a violation of the integrity of the hydrolipidic mantle. This means that the surface of the epidermis is covered with an uneven or insufficiently dense water-fat layer, which has an antibacterial, water-retaining and wound healing effect.
If oily skin suffers from an excess of sebum, then dry skin – from its lack, since in this case the sebaceous glands work in a “sleeping” mode. This condition is called dry seborrhea. As a result, the surface of the skin is covered with a thin film that tightens the epidermis.
Symptomatically this manifests itself in the form of itching, local redness or inflammation, brittleness and dullness of hair, active peeling of dead cells.
What causes dry scalp?
One of the most common causes is a genetic predisposition. In this case, a girl from a teenage age notices such a feature and in every possible way tries to fight it. However, other factors can dry out the skin. I highlight the following:
- hormonal imbalance;
- psoriasis, dermatitis, fungal diseases;
- endocrine diseases (disorders of the thyroid gland);
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system;
- solar radiation;
- unbalanced nutrition;
- the use of inappropriate shampoo that contains aggressive surface-active substances (surfactants);
- washing hair with hot water;
- frequent hair coloring with dyes containing ammonia;
- the use of styling products, hair dryers, irons;
- seasonality, climate change.
Long-term neglect of the symptoms of dry scalp can lead to the development of inflammatory skin diseases. Since cracks are often observed on the overdried epidermis, into which not only dust and dirt microparticles fall, but also bacteria. Also, with increased dryness of the scalp, dandruff and sudden extreme hair loss (or thinning) are observed.
HOW TO FIGHT WITH DRYNESS
When it comes to congenital dryness of the scalp, the trichologist selects suitable skin care products that will help moisturize the epidermis and restore the integrity of the hydrolipidic film.
If we are talking about acquired dryness, it is necessary to establish the reason that provoked this phenomenon. As a rule, for this, a comprehensive examination is performed at several doctors. In the presence of internal diseases, the patient is prescribed complex treatment therapy. In the case when dryness is associated with improper care, I recommend that you follow some rules.
First, you need to purchase a mild sulfate-free shampoo for dry type of scalp with a moisturizing or regenerating effect. It should not contain parabens, silicones, phthalates, polymers, keratin.
Desired ingredients: squalane, collagen, hyaluronic acid, hinoktiol, proteins, apigenin, betaine, panthenol, caffeine, chamomile, burdock, rosemary, peppermint, lemon, pomegranate, rose, tea tree oil, jojoba, shea, orange, hemp seeds, sunflower, olive, lactic or salicylic acid, vitamins E, C, minerals (zinc, magnesium, silicon). You can wash your hair as it gets dirty using slightly warm water. The ideal temperature is 40-45 degrees.
Secondly, I recommend purchasing a moisturizing serum for the scalp. It will enhance the effect of moisturizing shampoo. Do not forget to use masks, conditioners or balms. With dry scalp, the hair does not receive enough nutrients, so it easily breaks and splits. These tools make combing easier.
It is also allowed to use natural oil, for example, chamomile, argan or a mixture of different oils. It should be applied to dry skin 2-3 times a month, rubbing into the stratum corneum with light massage movements. The oil is left on the skin for 30-40 minutes, after which you can start using shampoo.
If desired, natural oils can also be used when caring for dry tips. As a rule, they are applied to wet, well-washed tips, sometimes to dry ones (it all depends on the manufacturer).
Thirdly, do not forget to make light enzymatic peels of the scalp. With increased dryness, keratinized scales do not linger on the head. They constantly crumble, resembling dandruff, because they can not mix with sebum. By the way, dandruff may also be present.
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