Dry and itchy scalp. What treatment: masks, shampoos, oil, folk remedies, the emulsion

When the scalp is characterized by dryness and itching, many do not know what to do about it. To resolve this problem, you must carefully choose the remedies, after consultation with a specialist.

The causes of excessive dryness of the scalp

First, you need to find out the reasons that led to this state. It becomes increasingly aggressive styling and an unfortunate choice of care products.

Below are the most common factors:

• aggressive blow-drying, styling curling;
• defective or incorrectly picked up by skin type shampoo or balsam;
• hormone imbalance (can also be observed enhanced acne, menstrual disorders and brittle nails);
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• lack of vitamins;
• fungi, affecting the epidermis and cause itching, hair fall;
• dehydration (daily should drink 1-2 liters of water);
• smoking and alcohol abuse disrupts the blood vessels, which is why the skin does not get the required power;
• endocrine failure, when the body is disturbed metabolism;
• pregnancy, during which may occur shortage of nutrients.

symptoms

With age, the collagen fibers cease to be elastic, there is a lack of moisture in the cells. Under the influence of these factors, the skin is unprotected from the corrosive environment. So there is a burning sensation and discomfort.

Dry skin can determine the characteristic symptoms:

• epidermal exfoliation flakes;
• tightness, burning;
• brittle hair, dull color, increased loss;
• electrification of hair from the comb;
• tingling discomfort.

How to distinguish the dry scalp from skin diseases

Dry scalp and itches (what to do and how to diagnose skin diseases, the dermatologist will tell) - a common phenomenon. The cause of pruritus can be a serious rash (seborrhea, psoriasis or dermatitis). Their symptoms are similar in many ways, especially in the initial stages.

Later distinguish the dry skin from a particular disease is easy - you need to pay attention to the following factors:

Disease	symptoms
seborrhea	excessive hair breakage, progressing day by day dandruff, dryness occurs on the face and all over his body
oily seborrhea	to these factors added to the inflammation of the sebaceous glands, as well as layering flakes of dandruff on each other
psoriasis	appear pink bumps with a white cap (plaques), when removed, there is blood in the same place there are new plaques. The bumps appear on other parts of the body: the back, knees and elbows
dermatitis	accompanied by severe itching, scratching at the site there are red spots and oozing sores

If the itching is accompanied by any incomprehensible and unpleasant symptoms (spots, pus, wound), it was the cause of the skin disease. Then, use appropriate medications and treatment by a specialist.

Basic principles of treatment

The first step you want to replace the shampoo, to abandon the hot hair styling, hair color the stop (or pick up soft money from natural ingredients). It is advisable to include in the diet of foods rich in vitamins and fats, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Also recommended:

• application of nourishing masks;
• rinse herbal decoctions;
• vitamins;
• avoiding alcohol and smoking;
• head massage, which improves blood circulation;
• wearing headgear in cold weather;
• washing boiled (or filtered) with warm water.

If the patient was found skin disease, the treatment is prescribed by the attending physician. It consists in applying ointments, taking antifungal pills and vitamins.

Shampoo for dry skin

Dry scalp and itches: what to do and how to properly wash your hair in this case, may prompt a professional cosmetologist. The optimal frequency of shampooing - 1 every 5-6 days. The hot water is, the better (the sebaceous glands is improved).

The whole process is as follows:

• before washing nutrient mask applied;
• first means applied to the hands, whipped into a foam and then massaged rubbed into the roots;
• shampoo rinsed off and the hair rinsed or decoction of calendula nettle (2 tablespoons grass on a pint of water);
• soothing balm is applied (optional).

Dry hair better in a natural way: wrapped in a towel and wait until the moisture is absorbed. Wet hair is not recommended to comb, to make it better after.

shampoos

The correct choice of shampoo will help to solve the problem 70%. It is advisable to choose a mild detergent, as part of which contains niacinamide, panthenol, bisabolol and allantoin. They are able to relieve irritation and itching. Well help shampoos with natural ingredients, nutritional oils and fragrance free.

The following description of the most best options for dry skin:

Shampoo	Structure	Act	Price
Clean Line №3	herbal extracts: soapwort, St. John's wort, nettle, oak, yarrow, chamomile and black mulberry	nourishes hair and skin nutrients; eliminates breakage and split ends; It seals the hair structure	400 ml from 70 rubles.
Dove Hair Therapy «Nourishing Care"	ultra-light oil coconut and almond, vitamin A, B, C	It nourishes the epidermis and the hair along the entire length; improves the structure; hair stops and electrify pushitsya	200 ml from 110 rubles.
Natura Siberica «Security and Nutrition»	extracts pink radiograms and cedar milk, coconut oil, kurilian tea, chamomile, sharmadon, seabuckthorn oil and thistles	repairs damaged hair along the entire length; thoroughly cleans the epidermis without damaging it;	400 ml from 180 rubles.
Kerastase Bain Satin 2	glycerin, lipids, proteins sateen	reduces dandruff, it prevents re-formation; It makes the hair shiny and strong	250 ml 1200 rubles.

moisturizing mask

Do special mask from dry scalp, which is scratched, it is - an excellent remedy to soothe the epidermis and saturate it with nutrients. They are applied before shampooing, held from 15 to 30 minutes to effect was maximal.

Of the most famous tools of today are the following:

• Philip Kingsley Scalp Mask: It soothes the skin, cleans and removes dandruff. Mask rubbed massaged, left for 10 minutes.
• Revlon Professional S.O.S .: ideal for people with allergies, it operates smoothly and helps to relieve irritation. Applied to clean the head with a thin layer, is not washed off;
• Optima Maschera Cute Sensibile: heals the skin, stimulates blood circulation, effectively combats dehydration. Applied after washing the epidermis and the hair from root to tip, flush optional.
• Sea Of Spa Hair Care Mask: this mud mask, soothing effect on the epidermis, filling it with moisture and nutrients. Apply on wet hair roots massage movements, left for 6-8 minutes, then wash off.

Regular application of masks will help moisturize the skin, get rid of the problems of dryness and to significantly improve the appearance of hair.

vitamin complexes

In conjunction with other methods of treatment is very good intake of vitamin complexes. They are recommended to take not only for medicinal purposes, but also for prevention. Standard admission course of the month and 1 tablet a day, but your doctor's dose and rate often increases.

• Vita Charm - the most popular vitamin complex designed for the recovery of hair, skin and nails. In his formulations contain vitamins A and B, as well as nutrients that enrich the skin and hair trace elements.
• Pantovigar - an excellent remedy for dryness. It contains a part of the amino acid, cystine, pantothenate and keratin, so that the skin provides nutrition and moisture saturation.
• Perfectil - contains plant extracts, mineral substances, folic acid, and vitamins C, E, PP, B Bring even lifeless hair, returning them to the health and gloss. It can also be taken during pregnancy.

• Revalid - is used for dry skin and dandruff. Has composed of zinc, copper, iron, wheat germ extract, millet and a set of trace elements. Improvements occur throughout the body, calms the skin, the hair becomes stronger and stronger.

Homemade mask from dry scalp

You can make a mask at home from natural ingredients. The easiest and fastest way - dairy products. It suffices to take 200 ml of yogurt, to warm it, apply on the scalp and leave for 25-30 minutes. The result is visible after the first application.

It is also good to help mask the following:

• of bulbs: bulb is crushed to a state of pulp, spread on a cheesecloth and gently spread on hair partings. The bulb is very good for hair loss and a burning sensation. The mask is left for 25 min., Then washed with water. Attention! After the mask unpleasant odor may be present.
• Honey: 30 ml of liquid consistency of honey was mixed with 55 ml of olive oil and rubbed into the roots. Mask soothes the skin, improves its structure acts as a good moisturizer. Suffice it to hold 20 min.

• egg yolks: whipped egg yolk mixer, then added 55 ml water and 25 ml of vodka (to enhance blood flow). The resulting mixture is applied to hair and hold 17-18 minutes. Washed off with warm water.
• sour cream: 1 tablespoon cream is mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice is mixed with a raw egg to homogeneity. The mass applied to the head surface in the form of heat (accelerating power) and held 30 minutes. When applying it is recommended to do massage.
• of burdock oil: simple recipe - enough to buy oil at the pharmacy, and apply a thin layer over the entire surface of the head. Wash off after 25-35 minutes, for best results, the oil allowed to stand overnight.

oils

Dry scalp itches and what to do and how to relieve itching, tell a specialist dermatologist. With this problem quickly handle oil. They rubbed into the roots of the hair for 20 minutes. before washing the hair with light massaging movements.

It is very convenient to apply oil with a pipette, which lets you adjust the amount of oil. Keeps oil 20 min., After which the head can be washed. It forms a protective film which does not allow moisture to evaporate.

It improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands and the epidermis saturates nutrients.

It recommended for over-dry skin:

• Coconut oil: considered effective against dryness, it is recommended to choose refined oil, because it is washed off more easily;

• avocado: It copes well with dandruff, soothes the skin;
• shea: ideal for inflamed skin, it quickly softens and soothes;
• sea ​​buckthorn oil: can not only soften the epidermis, but also kill bacteria and fungi. Under its influence quickly heal wounds, dandruff disappears completely;
• almond oil: quickly penetrates even into the lower layers of the epidermis, has a restorative effect.

Before use, check for allergies: the elbow applied to 1 drop and wait 15 minutes. If everything goes well (no rash and redness), the oil can be used.

Other people's money

Traditional medicine offers other ways to help you spend a good hydration. This herbal infusions: they cleanse the pores, remove burning and normalize the selection on the surface of the glands.

raw materials	How to cook?	Actions
Burdock root	2 tablespoons crushed root is added 250 ml of boiling water and covered with a lid. After 30 min. broth ready.	Decoction rinse clean hair, try to rub into the skin. The recommended course of treatment - 3 weeks.
leaves of nettle	3 tablespoons dried leaves are crushed, poured 1.5 liters of wine vinegar. You can also add thyme and lavender flowers. The mixture was infused prior to cooling.	Infusion rubbed into the scalp for 3-5 minutes. After the hair is rinsed with clean water. Procedure should be followed once a week.
marjoram	100 g of oregano pour half a liter of boiling water and leave overnight.	Infusion rinse clean hair. Treatment can be carried out every other day for 3 months.
Calendula	2 tablespoons marigold flowers were mixed with 1 tsp burdock root, 1 liter of water and put on fire. Boil for 15-20 minutes.	Decoction rinse hair after washing. The course of treatment - 3 weeks.
onion peel	30 g of onion skin poured 400 ml of water, put on fire, and boiled for 20 min. Broth cooled and filtered.	The resulting broth rinse your head, then combed and rinsed again.

Diet

Dry scalp and itches (what to do and how to treat - described above) - a serious problem that requires a comprehensive solution. Speed ​​up treatment will help a special diet. It enhance immunity (protection from bacterial and fungal growth), fill with vitamins (normalizes the sebaceous glands), restore digestion (improve skin condition).

What you can eat / drink	What is / can not drink
pure water up to 2 liters per day; fresh juices, herbal teas; dairy products other than milk; cheese; lean meat; fish low-fat varieties; fresh fruits and vegetables without any restrictions.	alcohol, sweet drinks and sodas; semi-finished products, canned food and pickles; salty, spicy food; semolina, potatoes; bakery products; fried and fatty foods; citrus fruit (are allergens), honey.

Ozone therapy

Ozone therapy is widely used for the treatment of dry skin, dandruff, and fungi. The procedure is the impact of highly active oxygen on skin. There are several methods (external action, injection or systemic administration) - the choice is determined by the attending physician.

In time, the skin is saturated with oxygen treatments, blood circulation is stimulated, resulting in hair growth. Irritation and inflammation of the pass, fungi and bacteria are destroyed, dandruff disappears. The results are stored for a long time.

Mesotherapy

Quickly get rid of all unpleasant symptoms will help mesotherapy. It is the administration to the epidermis the nutrients delivered by injection. Follicles obtained the required elements, improving blood flow, normal excretion of the sebaceous glands. The procedure takes less than 40 minutes, in one course includes 8 sessions.

Dry scalp - unpleasant phenomenon, especially when it also itches. What to do and what method you choose depends on neglect of the disease. If the itching started to disturb recently, then you can start with traditional medicine prescriptions. If the condition worsens, the need for a comprehensive approach and consultation with a specialist.

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