Scalp problems not only affect the way your head feels. they also affect the way your hair looks. And although most scalp problems are rather easily solved with a little attention to your skin's particular needs, some can compromise not only your hair's beauty, but its very life.
Most scalp problems are caused by too much or too little: too much sun, too much heat, too much brushing, too much processing (all resulting in dryness or irritation), too much conditioning (which can leave a gluey residue on the scalp, preventing the skin from breathing and causing irritation and itching), and the use of too many styling aids (gels, mousses, sprays, and so on); conversely, there's too little washing (itching, debris on the scalp, dandruff), too little moisturizing of the scalp (again, important to distinguish from conditioning the hair), and too little stimulation of the scalp (preferably by massage rather than brushing). Furthermore, many people suffer from a contact dermatitis that masquerades as dandruff from allergic reactions to their shampoo (often because it is used in much too concentrated a form), their conditioner, or those aforementioned styling aids. People with sensitive skin may also get this from detergent-washed clothes that are rinsed inadequately.
Basic scalp problems should be treated daily until a noticeable change occurs, then twice a week until there is a definite change. After that, experiment with other remedies to see how the hair and scalp react.
By Richard Stein.
Most scalp problems are caused by too much or too little: too much sun, too much heat, too much brushing, too much processing (all resulting in dryness or irritation), too much conditioning (which can leave a gluey residue on the scalp, preventing the skin from breathing and causing irritation and itching), and the use of too many styling aids (gels, mousses, sprays, and so on); conversely, there's too little washing (itching, debris on the scalp, dandruff), too little moisturizing of the scalp (again, important to distinguish from conditioning the hair), and too little stimulation of the scalp (preferably by massage rather than brushing). Furthermore, many people suffer from a contact dermatitis that masquerades as dandruff from allergic reactions to their shampoo (often because it is used in much too concentrated a form), their conditioner, or those aforementioned styling aids. People with sensitive skin may also get this from detergent-washed clothes that are rinsed inadequately.
Basic scalp problems should be treated daily until a noticeable change occurs, then twice a week until there is a definite change. After that, experiment with other remedies to see how the hair and scalp react.
By Richard Stein.
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