Dry scalp can cause peeling, causing unpleasant snowfall from dandruff. There are many reasons for this. There are people who have a similar defect since birth. Dry skin is more pronounced in aging people. Regardless of age, this problem is aggravated by frequent bathing or washing with harsh soaps.
Why is this happening?
In winter, scalp peels more. The reason for this is the low humidity at this time of year. Space heating also leads to the fact that the skin dries faster. In the absence of the required amount of moisture, the flakes easily fall off its surface.
Scalp and flakes due to allergies, psoriasis, damage and irritation. In addition, inflammation from a sunburn may be one of these factors.
Often affects the scalp of seborrhea, in which yellowish greasy scales form. Eczema may occur in any area of the skin. It is characterized by the formation of dry scales. The scalp is also flaky due to the use of certain drugs. So the drug "Retin-A", used for skin diseases, can cause inflammation and the formation of dry scales.
Such a disease as psoriasis is characterized by the formation of plaques - inflamed areas of the red skin. Moreover, peeling can be noted throughout the body.
How to get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon?
The scalp is flaky for many reasons, but treatment only requires hydration.
First of all, it is necessary to abandon the use of harsh soaps, which are many varieties with a deodorizing effect, as well as antibacterial action. You can get rid of peeling using this hygiene product that contains a large amount of fat. There are varieties of soaps that have a good moisturizing effect due to one of its components - olive oil. The prevention of peeling is the use of modern shampoos and lotions for dandruff.
Defective nutrition may also be the reason why the skin is peeling. The lack of fatty acids in the diet contributes to this problem. To eliminate it, it is necessary to eat in sufficient quantities fish of fatty breeds, linseed oil and walnuts.
Many parents are concerned about the problem when the child's scalp flakes, especially if it is still a baby, or when this phenomenon is accompanied by itching. In this case, it must be taken into account that the structure of the skin of children and adults is different. Until adolescence, a thin stratum corneum is preserved, which quickly loses moisture.
Peeling off the scalp in a child may be due to any external factors. This problem can occur under the influence of cold and humid air, or hard tissue. Peeling occurs under the influence of various infectious diseases, as well as internal problems of the body. Stresses that reduce the body's defenses, inadequate intake of vitamins and dehydration negatively affect the skin condition. With allergies, peeling of the skin is a reaction to food irritants that can get into the baby’s body even with mother’s milk. Often this phenomenon is observed in postponed children.
Ways to solve the problem may be different. If in some cases long-term treatment is required, in others it is enough to refuse the use of hard soap.
The skin of the child requires constant care, so you need to bathe the baby daily. In this case, it is advisable to add a decoction of oats to the water. It softens and nourishes the skin. After the bath, the body must be blotted with a soft cloth and greased with olive or almond oil. In addition, you need to adhere to a proper diet.