Scalp problems: know them

Scalp problems are many and varied, here in the following article are the most prominent and most important of these scalp problems.

There are many scalp problems, and through the following article we will discuss the most important and prominent of these scalp problems:

scalp problems

Scalp problems are many and varied, and in the following we will discuss the most important and prominent of these scalp problems:

 Seborrheic dermatitis

 A person with seborrheic dermatitis may experience redness on the face and scalp due to excess milk secretion from the sebaceous glands in the skin.  psoriasis;

 white waxy crust

 One of the problems of the scalp is the white waxy dandruff that appears mainly on the scalp of infants during the first six months of their life, and it belongs to the seborrheic dermatitis family, where the skin of the scalp appears greasy with white or yellow crust and sometimes also red.

 Many parents are concerned when they notice this phenomenon on the skin of the child, but it does not pose any danger to his health. To treat this problem:

• Try gently rubbing the baby's scalp with baby oil or Calendula oil.
• Rub the baby's hair with baby shampoo after a few minutes.
•  Gently scrub his scalp with a soft brush to get the dandruff spots out.
• If regular shampoo does not help, then you should consult your pediatrician about medication or ointments.

 lice

 A common and annoying scalp problem is head lice, which is almost inevitable, and appears in millions of children around the world, and most of the infected are children between the ages of 3-11 years, and when a child in a kindergarten or school has lice quickly  What quickly spreads to the heads of other children who play with them.

 There are countless treatments for lice, including: using a lice comb to catch lice and their eggs, or using a special shampoo and special preparations for that, some of which require a prescription.

 Ringworm

 Ringworm is a fungal infection caused by a fungus that appears on the scalp as a red rash with crusting and hair loss. Ringworm is more common in children aged 3-7, but may also occur in adults. Ringworm is spread through close contact or  By exchanging hats, clothes, towels, or combs with an infected person, and in rare cases, ringworm can be contracted from an infected dog or cat.

Oral medications are used to treat this disease, and the recovery period is long and may last from six weeks to four months, and the use of an antifungal shampoo may help reduce the risk of spreading the infection to family members and people close to the infected person.  To refrain from sharing their personal needs with others so as not to infect others.

 Folliculitis

 Folliculitis is an inflammation or infection of hair follicles caused by bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus that enters hair follicles and causes pollution. Hair follicles can become irritated when shaving and even when applying makeup or wearing clothes.

 Folliculitis appears as small pus-like pustules at the base of each hair. In mild cases, it may go away without treatment. In other cases, antibiotics are needed. If the infection occurs through irritation due to shaving, waxing, or hair-pulling, you may need to  Postpone these activities for several weeks to allow proper hair growth.

 psoriasis

 Psoriasis is a skin disease that can affect the skin almost anywhere on the body, including the knees and elbows. It often appears on the scalp. The disease causes the body to produce many new skin cells, and excess skin cells remain on the scalp.

 The extra cells are thick and can cause pain and itching. Psoriasis may also be treated with:

•  Steroid creams or ointments.
•  Shampoo containing salicylic acid.
•  UV treatment.

lichen planus

 Lichen planus is a lichen planus of unknown etiology that can affect the skin and mouth, but no one knows for sure what causes this disease.  But there are several theories about this, with some suggesting that there is a link between lichen planus and hepatitis C.

 People with lichen planus develop flat, purple or red bumps on the skin, and these bumps can cause intense itching, and lichen planus may cause redness, irritation, and hair loss from the scalp, among others.

 The main treatment may be through injectable or oral steroids. Sometimes taking a shower can help relieve itching. A type of ultraviolet light therapy may be used as part of the treatment in some cases.

 Prevention of scalp problems

 It is possible to maintain the health of the scalp and prevent scalp problems by following each of the following:

•  Reducing hair dye and straightening it.

•  Regularly massage the scalp properly.

•  Follow a good healthy diet.

•  Moisturizing the scalp.

•  Combing Hair.