Itchy Scalp Hair Loss Heres Why

							Itchy Scalp Hair Loss? Here's Why
Itchy scalp and hair loss can be very frustrating and worrying, and there
can be a number of factors which cause or aggravate the hair loss. The
hair loss caused by itchy scalp problems is not always permanent, and
will often grow back once the main itchy scalp problem is sorted out.
In saying this though, it is vital that you take swift 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 your hair to begin growing back.
Here I'd like to tell you about a few common reasons for itchy scalp hair
loss and what you can do to alleviate the problem.
Folliculitis - strong ingredients in shampoos 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 localised areas of scarring and bald patches where
there are no visible follicles; this is known as "cicatricial alopecia".
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 (tinea capitis) - a superficial 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 cicatricial alopecia.
The skin might peel or scale and be red and itchy, with swollen blisters
or a rash (that can spread) that appears as black dots.
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.
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
appropriate treatment.
Psoriasis - said to affect some 2.5% of the US population (about 7 or 8
million people) 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 (in its natural form) can be
extremely effective at combating psoriasis and itchy scalp hair loss in
general, as it has very strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
Home remedies using birch or avocado oil are also extremely effective in
soothing and healing psoriasis.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis - similar in appearance to eczema (Atopic
Dermatitis), this is an inflammatory reaction to the proliferation of a
yeast called Malassezia (or Pityrosporum Ovale). It produces toxic
substances that irritate the skin. This yeast is always present on the
scalp in small numbers and feeds on the natural oils produced there.
Imbalances in the levels of oils (sebum) on the scalp, (often due to
harsh shampoos, conditioners and hair dyes) can cause the yeast to
multiply and grow, resulting in dry redness, flaking, itchy scalp and
sometimes cause temporary hair loss. The flakes of skin are normally
characterized by a yellowish colour and oily texture.
Since the dermatitis is generally caused by the use of harsh shampoos and
the stripping and drying out of the scalp, it is advisable to use a
shampoo containing only natural ingredients like Tea Tree Oil which will
not only help to fight the infection but will control the yeast and
condition the skin, as well as maintain the natural pH balance of the
scalp. Adding Rosemary Oil to the shampoo can work wonders, in addition
to using simple home remedies containing Manuka or Tea Tree Oil, as well
as Lavender to stimulate hair growth.
There are many simple remedies for itchy scalp hair loss that you can
make in the comfort of your own home.
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