When we suffer from dryness in our hands or facial skin, all we have to do is apply cream. But what happens when it comes to our scalp? This is a particularly common phenomenon among both women and men, and the good news is – there is something to be done about it
Just like there are preparations to moisturize the skin, so our scalp also received preparations of its own. Today, the treatment of a dry scalp is not only limited to choosing a high-quality shampoo and conditioner – in recent years, a trend has developed in which adaptations have been made from the worlds of beauty and dermo-cosmetics in which the scalp is treated and treated just like the skin of the face.
Now, at the height of the dry season, we decided to check how to take care of the scalp – and how long it takes to see results. Here are all the answers:
First, how does scalp dryness occur?
Dryness of the scalp can be caused by various reasons, with the main and leading one being the winter weather. In the cold seasons there is less moisture in the air, the skin dries out and with it the scalp. Additional reasons for dryness can stem from changes in the hormonal balance in our body, or taking certain medications that affect the moisture in the scalp and even from specific skin diseases that result from situations of tension and stress during certain periods of life.
In addition, this dryness can also manifest itself in mild dandruff that is not due to a skin disease (such as ringworm of the scalp). Another reason is hypersensitivity to hot water in the shower which can create an uncontrollable itching sensation.
One of the disturbing phenomena caused by the dryness of the scalp is shedding, the hair, which is a very vital factor from a physiological point of view, can dry out and fall out. When the dry scalp is treated, the shedding caused by dryness will also stop.
How can it be treated?
In order to treat dryness in the scalp, it is advisable to use the appropriate preparations in the category, in terms of their PH (acidity level) and composition. Today you can find preparations of this type in every supermarket, when using them daily balances the level of acidity required for a healthy scalp. Also, they are not too greasy, since an overly greasy preparation may cause the opposite effect – increasing dryness.
The dermo-cosmetic products include moisturizers that know how to penetrate the moisture under the top layer of the scalp skin. It is important to take care of the scalp just like we take care of any other organ in our body, another recommended treatment is to apply the preparation usually twice a day. In addition, it is recommended to wash the hair with an appropriate shampoo (dermo-cosmetic with PH) that will not increase dryness.
When do you see results?
It is important to know that the results are not immediate. A dry scalp needs time to heal on the one hand and to balance the scalp on the other – this is a process that may last weeks, and sometimes even 3-6 months. A scalp that has undergone some kind of trauma, which manifests itself in dryness and the like, takes time to recover and return to normal. The recovery process is individual, and can take up to 12 weeks.
What can be done if the treatment methods do not work?
If you have tried everything and there is no improvement, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist (skin doctor who specializes in the subject). This, in order to rule out a skin disease in the scalp – fungus of the skin, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis – which are the most common diseases, a dermatologist will be able to diagnose and give the appropriate treatment that usually requires a doctor’s prescription.
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