What to do if your scalp is extremely itchy

Once you have dandruff, not only will you look dirty, but you will also suffer from itching. For some people, the condition is particularly severe and very uncomfortable. So what should you do if your scalp is extremely itchy? Dandruff may be an experience of many people, some are mild and some are severe. Generally speaking, it is a skin disease with many causes. This problem can be caused by an imbalance of oil in the scalp or by excessive moisture in the body. The best way to solve this problem is through medication.

The scalp is itchy and scratching is unbearable. There is a white sheath-like fungus sheath at the root of the hair, and the hair often breaks off about 0.5 cm away from the scalp. Initially, it appears as localized white scaly patches, on which the hair turns gray. If not treated, it gradually expands and small satellite-like scaly patches appear around it.

1. Adjust the scalp oil imbalance

In fact, healthy head skin should be neither dry nor oily, but just the right amount of moisture. The oil balance of the head skin is a barometer of scalp health. The beauty of hair depends to a large extent on the healthy balance of the head skin, especially the natural moisturizing film formed by sebum and sweat glands. Whether it is too dry or too oily scalp, it is easy to cause dandruff, so you need to use special care products for scalp skin, and you can try the following two methods:

Gentle care: Oily scalp cannot be solved simply by washing your hair frequently. Oily hair also needs gentle care. It is necessary to effectively replenish the moisture and nourishment that the scalp lacks, so that the scalp can achieve the same water and oil balance as the skin.

2. Reduce the frequency of scalp irritation

In fact, the reasons why the skin on the head feels irritated are very complex, but the main culprit of dandruff - fungus, is also the root cause of scalp irritation. If the irritation persists for a long time, it is important to understand that this may be a precursor to dandruff. Here are three effective methods you can try:

Stay away from sources of irritation: Some hair styling products contain irritating ingredients that will aggravate the stinging sensation of the scalp. Try to reduce the number of times you use hair products containing alcohol.

Dietary adjustment: Avoid excessive intake of coffee, tobacco, alcohol, spicy and other irritating foods to reduce irritation to the skin of the head.

3. Proper care for scalp itching

In the past, we always thought that scalp itching was not a problem and that all we had to do was pay attention to cleaning. But in fact, scalp itching may also be an irritation reaction caused by fungi, and the scratching caused by itching will cause further damage to the skin of the head and damage the hair, so itching requires symptomatic care.

Experts remind you to start using anti-dandruff shampoo as soon as you feel your scalp itching. In addition, you can also try two new methods: first, relieve anxiety and mental tension caused by emotional distress, which can also cause scalp itching. To relieve anxiety, you can use meditation and yoga to control your emotions, try to put yourself in a stable and relaxed mental state, and keep your mood relaxed. Secondly, ensure sufficient contact. If the shampoo cannot come into good contact with the scalp, it will be difficult to remove the excess oil on the scalp and the itching will be difficult to effectively relieve. The correct way should be to rub the shampoo into rich foam in the palm of your hand, then gently massage to allow the shampoo to fully contact the scalp, and try to keep it for a while before rinsing. This will not only clean more thoroughly, but also relieve itching better.

4. Don’t let your head skin be tight

In fact, a tight scalp is no small matter. Healthy head skin should not feel tight. While hair styling and other chemical agents can also contribute to the feeling of tightness and dryness on your scalp, unrelieved scalp tightness is most likely due to fungus. So, a tight scalp is another early warning sign of dandruff. There are two new good ways to avoid tight scalp:

Reduce restraint: Try to avoid wearing hats or tight ponytails, and let your hair breathe freely. This can effectively relieve the uncomfortable feeling of tight scalp.