Problems of the scalp

Itching
Itching of the scalp can have diverse causes. Many times, it is the result of an irritation caused by shampoos, styling products, hot water or hot air from the blow-dryer. Dehydration, neurodermatitis or general skin infections/diseases can also cause skin irritation and itching. In conjunction wit yellowish, greasy looking dandruff the itching is a symptom of seborrhoic scalp dermatitis which can normally be treated with a good anti-dandruff shampoo. The itching caused by diabetes can be assuaged with a mild shampoo.

Greasy scalp
The tallow production of the scalp can hardly be influenced externally. But frequent cleansing with a mild shampoo can help.

Dry scalp
In many cases less frequent cleansing, not so hot water, a mild shampoo or thorough cleansing of the used shampoo can solve the problem of a dry scalp. Avoiding aggressive styling products and frequent hair drying with a blow-dryer can additionally help in order to get a grip of the problem.

Dandruff
There are numerous kinds of dandruff. Most common is the so-called greasy dandruff, a result of seborrhoic scalp dermatitis. Usually harmless fungus organisms (Malassezia furfur) situated on the skin can -under yet not discovered conditions- turn aggressive and irritate the skin on the scalp. The irritation causes an overproduction of skin cells, which are then rejected prematurely. Most anti-dandruff shampoos eliminate these fungus organisms, thus restore the normal skin condition. Normally, it will take up to three weeks before the dandruff will disappear. Many people have repeatedly problems with this kind of dandruff. In such a case, a mild anti-dandruff shampoo can be used continuously. Is there no reaction to the shampoo, other reasons might be the cause and a medication might be necessary. Dry dandruff, which can not be removed with an anti-dandruff shampoo, can be removed with a mid shampoo for dry skin. Skin diseases like neurodermatitis or psoriasis and also general diseases can cause dandruff. In such a case, a mild care shampoo should be used in order to support the medical treatment.

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