Cork on the head of an adult. How to treat dandruff under the hair, dry skin, how to get rid if it is scratched

Crust color can be a symptom not only dandruff, but also the presence of dermatological diseases. Pathology risk of developing complications and the addition of a secondary infection.

Distinguish dandruff from the disease (as an adult and a child) can be of additional symptoms (itching, redness, the skin and the formation of weeping sores), but in some cases the disease can occur without a bright manifestation signs. Therefore, medicaments and folk remedies need to apply the scalp after examination by a dermatologist and appropriate treatment.

What is dandruff, its types and symptoms

Dandruff - a dead skin cells, which exfoliation occurs rapidly over a long period of time. The main cause of the "snow" is the disturbance in the hair sebum production in larger or smaller side.

Depending on that dandruff is divided into 3 types:

• oily. It develops due to the increased formation of sebum. Together with dandruff celebrated hair greasiness, very itchy epidermis, hair loss sometimes. Dead cells are of a yellowish color, medium or large size and a tendency to stick. This type of dandruff may be accompanied by the formation of purulent wounds;
• dry. It appears due to decreased activity of the sebaceous glands and increase the viscosity of secretions. Exfoliated skin cells are small and white color, easy to fall off from the hair. Dandruff can be formed not only on the scalp, but also on the eyebrows and eyelashes. In addition, there is itching, flaking and a feeling of dryness of the skin. Hair dry, brittle and whipped at the tips;
• mixed. The skin is present mixed dandruff appearance. The pathology is accompanied by itching, worsening the appearance of hair and bald patches centers. Dandruff develops due to an increase or decrease production of fat at various skin sites.

If dandruff accompanied by additional symptoms (pruritus power, the presence of ulcers, skin tone change), it is possible pathology caused by dermatological diseases.

Causes of crusts on the head in adults

Cork on the head of an adult (to treat the pathology is recommended after the examination of the skin by a dermatologist) may be pathological and physiological cause of.

Possible causes of dandruff and crusts on the head:

procatarxis	Description
xerosis	Dry skin occurs due to violation of the sebaceous glands, frequent hair styling and lack of vitamins. As a result, due to the shortfall of nutrients and moisture, the skin starts to peel off and delaminate, forming dandruff.
Washing head	When using shampoo aggressive composition with frequent water or using procedures too hot / cold water for washing the hair, possibly the violation of the sebaceous glands and metabolic processes. This is the cause of dandruff.
vermin	Lice and mites irritate skin stings and waste products, causing itching. As a result, scratching formed crust, which after drying are eliminated and form a kind of dandruff.
Psoriasis	Dermatological pathology of autoimmune nature. Characterized by the formation of convex, scaly plaques. Formation can be localized in any part of the body surface.
Seborrheic dermatitis	The disease is a fungal nature, which develops due to excess production of sebum. Increased fat content of the epidermis is the ideal environment for the propagation of fungus and awakening (present on the skin of each person). The result of the activity of the pathogen inflamed skin, the formation of lamellar layers and the immobilization of the upper layers of the epidermis.
Eczema	The disease is accompanied by pore plugging, as a result there itching, crusting and inflammation of the skin.
Ringworm	The disease is a fungal nature of the infectious nature. It affects mainly the scalp. Pathology expressed the emergence of severe itching, peeling and swelling of the affected places.
Shingles	Called by the varicella-zoster virus. Accompanied by the formation of scaly growths of yellow color and unbearable itching.
Lichen planus	Pathology expressed the appearance of painful and itchy red bumps predominantly in the elderly. Accompanied by hair loss and scarring because of constant scratching from pruritus.
eosinophilic folliculitis	The disease affects people with reduced immunity (more often in the presence of people with HIV and AIDS). Pathology manifested ulceration with purulent content and itching. After healing of ulcers in place crusts.

Also, the crust color can be caused by:

• hormonal imbalance;
• frequent stress and nervous strain;
• taking potent medicines;
• endocrine disease;
• allergic reaction;
• unbalanced diet and lack of fluids you drink;
• use combs with sharp teeth.

Under physiological factors peel appearance on the head, to eliminate the cause of the symptom to eliminate enough. In pathological nature of dandruff required medication (assigned by the therapist or dermatologist after identifying the cause).

In some cases, you need to see a doctor?

Cork on the head of an adult (treat education possible medication and folk remedies) can be a symptom of pathology.

Therefore, if the following symptoms require medical examination:

• If the drug therapy of dandruff does not work;
• there is an intolerable itching;
• hair loss;
• the presence of purulent or weeping ulcers on the skin;
• peel increase in size and spread to healthy skin.

Detection crusts once in several family members may indicate pathology infectiousness. It requires immediate medical diagnostics and therapy.

Pharmacy for the treatment of

To eliminate the pathology specialist hardware procedures folk remedies or medication can be prescribed.

Of the medicines by dermatologists often assigned:

Name of medication and the form of	The composition and the therapeutic effect	nuances use	Possible side effects and contraindications
Sulsena (shampoo, paste, oil)	The active substance has antifungal selenium disulphide, exfoliating and regenerating properties. It normalizes the activity of sebaceous glands.	The paste is required to put on clean damp hair and withstand 5-20 minutes. The procedure should be repeated 2-3 times a week for 1-2 months. The shampoo is used instead of detergent. Lather your hair and scalp needs at least 3 minutes. The procedure is repeated 2 times. Apply as hair contamination up to 2 months. Oil applied to damp hair and aged for 2 hours. After that hair shampoo is required to wash out without additives.	Funds not used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The therapy may be associated with allergic reactions and a change of hair color.
Naftaderm (ointment)	The active substance is naftalan oil (refined). It is being used for any pathologies accompanied by the formation of crusts. The composition has a disinfecting, analgesic and antipruritic effects. Also eliminates the inflammation and accelerates healing of wounds.	The ointment is required applied to the affected skin 2 times per day (without rubbing) for 3-4 weeks.	In the presence of cancer, anemia and severe liver and renal pathologies means not applicable. The formulation may cause skin dryness of the skin and allergic reactions.
salicylic ointment	Ointment base is salicylic acid. Its action is aimed at decontamination and accelerate cell regeneration.	The course of treatment is determined by a dermatologist and ointment may comprise from 6 to 20 days. The multiplicity of coating agent determined by a physician.	Means not applicable in the presence of an allergic reaction to components. Therapy may be accompanied by skin rash, burning and itching.
Tsinovait produced in the form: shower gel; Cream-gel; spray; shampoo; cream.	The active substance is zinc pyrithione. Formulations possess antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.	For the treatment of head using shampoo. It needs to be applied to damp hair and rub for 1 minute. Rinse again put structure and incubate for 3 minutes. The shampoo is recommended to use 2-3 times a week for 1 month. With the permission of the doctor is possible to apply other forms of the drug release. The course is determined by a dermatologist.	Contra-indications and side effects are allergic reactions.
Keto Plus (shampoo)	Active components are ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione. The composition has an antifungal action.	The shampoo is used 2 times a week for 4 weeks.	The use of shampoo can cause dryness, itching, hair loss (or discoloration).
shampoo 9111	Shampoo manufactured with a variety of active components (onions, tar, a vitamin). The compositions have a revitalizing effect, accelerate the regeneration of the skin and help to strengthen the hair.	The shampoo is used 2 times a week for a month.	The drugs have a natural composition, so contraindications and side effects is an allergic reaction.

If the assigned drug has no therapeutic effect after use for 14 days, it requires replacement.

vitamin

Cork on the head of an adult or dandruff, and often occur in people with weakened immune systems and with a deficit of vitamins in the body.

In this case, the following is recommended to take vitamin supplements in treatment of:

• Aminexil Pro. For the treatment need to rub into the scalp for 1 ampoule in 2 days. The preparation strengthens hair and normalizes blood circulation. It has a regenerating effect on the skin;
• Revalid. It has a similar effect and application;
• Pantovigar. When the treatment is required to rub 1 capsule 2 times per week up to 6 months. Tool restores skin, strengthens hair and protects from UV rays;
• Perfectil. The course of the tablets is determined by a specialist. The drug normalizes the activity of sebaceous glands, has a regenerating effect on the hair and epidermis;
• Laval. The capsules should be taken for 1-2 pcs. within 30 days. Means accelerates cell regeneration, improves the condition of hair.

Simultaneous treatment with 2 or more vitamin funds is prohibited, as hypervitaminosis can also cause the appearance of crusts on the head.

photochemotherapy

Photochemotherapy involves taking drugs in combination with ultraviolet radiation. Medications used topically or orally administered prior to UV irradiation. Treatment is carried out 2-3 sessions during the 7 days before elimination of symptoms. And once a week to consolidate the results (just 4 sessions).

The method is contraindicated in the treatment of children and pregnant women.

Laser therapy

Laser consists in exposing the skin with a laser beam portions of desired length. Procedure activates blood circulation and metabolism. As a result of accelerated tissue regeneration and improves hair growth. Kids, in the presence of cancer and pregnant procedures are not carried out.

Plazmolifting under the hair

The procedure is to collect blood from the patient. Its further processing in the device with the plasma discharge. Further, the plasma is injected into the skin over the entire scalp. The method allows to activate blood circulation, metabolism and accelerates tissue regeneration. In oncology, and breach the blood during pregnancy procedure is not used.

Treatment of dandruff and itching folk remedies

Cork on the head of an adult (folk remedies to treat the skin allowed only when the pathology has a physiological nature) It can be removed using the following formulations:

The main component	Additional components and proportions	Cooking method	Terms of use
Henna	Henna and 60 g of boiling water (amount of water is taken to prepare a mixture consistency of thick cream).	Mix the ingredients until homogeneous.	Apply makeup to the skin for 30 minutes. Rinse with water. The procedure is carried out 2 times a month.
Unripe walnut (walnut can paint hair in dark color, so light strands recipes are not used).	Ground nut shells (100 g) and vodka (0.5 L).	Link components and infuse for 14 days. Strain.	Remedy rubbed into the scalp 2 times a day for 3 weeks.
The crushed leaves, peel and walnut shells 100 g and 1 L of water.	Link components and bring to boil. Infuse 2 hour. Strain.	Means used instead of conditioner for hair. After using the hair to roll up a towel for 10 minutes. The procedure used up to 5 times.
Milk (1 L), honey (200 mL) and nuts (30 pcs.).	Nuts split in half and boil for 30 minutes in milk on low heat. Further insist 8 hours. Milk drained crushed nuts in a food processor or blender and mix with honey. Be refrigerated up to 6 months.	Take 10 g in the morning and evening for 14 days. The course may be repeated after 2 weeks.
Kefir	Kefir 0.5 liters.	Kefir should be at room temperature. Used in dry hair.	Kefir is applied to the head and held for 30 minutes. Rinse solution mustard (in 1 liter of water dissolve 20 g dry mustard). The procedure is performed daily for 7 days. For the purpose of prevention of yogurt is used 1 time per month.
Milk (1 L) and yogurt (50 mL).	The warm milk is necessary to add yogurt and insist night. Suitable for all hair types.	Ingredients required to put on damp hair for 30 minutes. Rinse with water.
Kefir (100 mL) and blue clay (20 g).	Mix the ingredients until homogeneous. Used for oily hair.	The composition applied to the hair for 30 minutes. Wash off with shampoo without additives.
Burdock root	Shredded burdock root and vegetable oil in a ratio of 1: 3.	Components need to be mixed thoroughly and let stand for an hour.	Means applied to the head in the form of heat, shampoo wash after 20 minutes. The procedure is performed 2-3 times a week (total 10 rubbing). Repeat the course is possible after 20 days.
Milled root (20 g) and boiling water (200 ml).	Link components and simmer for 20 minutes to heat. Strain.	Means apply on the scalp for 20 minutes. Rinse off the shampoo without additives.
nettle leaves	Fresh crushed leaves (20 g) and boiling water (200 ml).	Link components and stand in the warmth for 1.5 hours. Strain.	The composition is applied to clean hair. After applying the wrap head (that the composition is not absorbed in the towel pack used) for 40 minutes. Rinse with infusion is required. Procedures carried out 2 times in 7 days.
Nettle leaves (50 g)	Grind the blender.	Apply the composition to the scalp for 60 minutes. Rinse with water.
The crushed leaves of nettle (1 part) and vodka (9 parts).	Mix the components and infuse for 7 days.	Means to rub into the scalp 2 times a week.
chamomile flowers	Color chamomile (20 g) and water (1 L).	Link components and bring to boil. Strain. Dilute with warm water in a ratio of 1:10.	Ingredients used instead of mouthwash. Procedures are carried out 3 times a week. Not more than 15 rinses. Repeat the course is possible after 3 weeks.
Sage	Sage in dried form (10 g) and boiling water (200 ml).	Connect components and insist night. Strain.	Means to rub into the scalp for a month and a day.
Oak bark	Oak bark (20 g) and boiling water (400 ml).	Link components and simmer to heat for 5 minutes. Strain.	The composition of the rub into the scalp to 4 times per day.
Aloe vera	Leaves of the plant.	Remove the gel from the leaves.	Apply the gel to the affected areas and to withstand 15 minutes, rinse shampoo without additives. The procedure was carried out 2 times a day for 7 days.
Apple vinegar	Vinegar and water in a ratio of 1: 1.	Connect components.	The composition applied to the skin with the use of the tampon. If there is a burning sensation, a means should be immediately washed off. The procedure is repeated up to 3 times during the day.
Baking soda	Soda and olive oil in equal proportions.	Connect components.	Means applied to the scalp massage movements for at least 3 minutes. Rinse off any shampoo. The procedure is performed three times a week to relieve symptoms.
Salt	Common salt and banana in a ratio of 1: 3.	Mix the ingredients until homogeneous.
Jojoba oil	Oil 30 ml.	The oil should be at room temperature.	Oil put on your skin and let stand for 30 minutes under the cap. Further build-up comb comb. Wash off with shampoo oil.
Tea tree oil	The oil (50 drops) shampoo (500 ml).	Connect components.	The means used to wash the hair and scalp. Rub composition for 2 minutes.
Burr oil	The oil (50 ml).	The oil was warmed to room temperature.	Means apply on the scalp and let stand for 2 hours. Wash off with shampoo.

Crust or dandruff on the head can signal the presence of dermatological pathologies.

Therefore, the choice of drug or national funds (adult or child) required examination and consultation with a dermatologist or physician / pediatrician. Also, a doctor can be assigned to hardware techniques used in treatment.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

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