The first thing that a person who is scratching his head thinks about is whether there were any parasites in it, in particular ticks or lice. To begin with, it is worth asking someone from your close people to examine the scalp and hair with a magnifier. The possibility of the presence of parasites can be completely eliminated only after visiting a specialist dermatologist. Therefore, if insects have not been identified on their own, and the head is itching as before, go to him for advice.
Another common culprit of irritation and itching is seborrhea. It appears due to changes in the composition of sebaceous secretion and excessive secretion of sebum. The result of the development of this disease is often dandruff. If the head itches due to seborrheic dermatitis, a chronic and rather serious disease, a long and necessarily complex treatment should be used. It includes following a special diet, the use of immunomodulators, medications, dermatological lotions and therapeutic shampoos. Experts say that the development of this disease is directly affected by gastric, intestinal and chronic diseases, as well as weakened immunity. If the head is itching, try to avoid sharp hormonal fluctuations, nervous stress and everything that can lead to a weakening of the protective functions of the body.
Often, itching occurs suddenly. For example, after replacing shampoo or using a new hair mask. In such cases, it is worth returning to the old proven remedy, from which these symptoms did not arise. You can use baby shampoo, but if such actions did not help, contact a dermatologist. Perhaps the head itches due to an allergic reaction. Permanent hair dyes, containing hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, irritate the skin, cause allergies and itching. Hairdressers and dermatologists recommend that you use an allergy test before using any dye. If, after applying it, itching does occur, use a special neutralizing shampoo.
Quickly absorbing moisture, poorly styling, highly electrifying, slowly contaminated, brittle and dry hair indicate that sebum is not produced enough. Dry and dehydrated skin, trying to protect itself from negative external factors, begins to produce large amounts of fat. Noticing the increased fat content at the roots, a person begins to use even more skin-degreasing agents for oily hair. The head is very itchy most often due to its excessive degreasing. In order not to deprive it of moisture and not to dry the skin, but to eliminate the greasy at the roots, intensively moisturizing masks, balms and shampoos should be used. Itching can occur due to a lack of unsaturated fatty acids, trace elements and vitamins. Adjust your diet to include all the necessary foods, especially fresh herbs, vegetables and bright fruits.
And finally, if the head is very itchy, it should be checked for the presence of fungus. In the presence of a fungal infection, complex and long-term treatment is required. Use pharmacy shampoos, which include climbazole, zinc pyrithione and pyroctonolamine, as well as masks with tea tree oil.
If the head is itching, use folk recipes proven over the centuries. One of the most effective is a compress of onion gruel. To prepare it, you need one large onion, which should be chopped as carefully as possible. Spread the resulting slurry evenly on one half of the gauze and cover the second. Wrap it with your head, tie it with polyethylene and a terry towel. Keep at least two hours, better left overnight. After removing the compress, the hair should be washed with shampoo, and then rinsed thoroughly. To eliminate an unpleasant onion smell, add a little vinegar or brandy to the rinse water. Such a compress perfectly eliminates itching, makes the hair supple, shiny and soft.