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What to do if itchy scalp

BY Bevis Fanny 2018-12-18

  Itchy scalp is a common symptom. It occurs more frequently in the dry season. The patient will scratch unconsciously, causing scalp damage and even redness and bleeding. What should I do with itchy scalp?

  First, don’t scratch by hand
  Many people have poor self-control, especially when the scalp is very itchy, they will unconsciously want to scratch, but in fact, it is easy to damage the fragile scalp, causing secondary infections. So even if you want to grab it, don''t use your nails, but choose to gently massage with your fingertips to relieve the itching symptoms and calm the patient.
  Second, don’t use beer hair care
   There are rumors of beer hair care in the folk, but in fact, beer is used as a hair conditioner, which will not only soften the hair, but also make the scalp abnormally dry. It produces a lot of dandruff, which can also aggravate the symptoms of scalp itching.

  Three, shampooing It is best to do it twice
When washing hair, many people simply wash it once for the sake of convenience. In fact, it is best to wash it twice. At the beginning of the bath, let the formula in the shampoo foam fully resist dandruff and stay for a period of time. During this period, you can bathe the body. After the body is washed, and then simply rinsed, immediately apply the second shampoo and rinse. The effect will be more obvious after two rinses.
  Four, drug treatment
   Some people’s scalp itching is related to excessive skin oil secretion, so it is necessary to control the secretion of skin sebum, and pharmacies have such drugs, so you can Choose anti-sebum secretion drug treatment in time, which can suppress the occurrence of seborrheic dermatitis and alleviate the symptoms of scalp itching. However, if the effect of the medication is not obvious, do not continue to use the medication, otherwise it may develop into dependent dermatitis, which will be more difficult to treat.

  Five Comb your hair
  It is best to comb your hair about three times every morning and night. Not only can it relieve fatigue, it can also promote blood circulation on the scalp, allow the scalp to better absorb nutrients, and also reduce keratinization. Prevent itching.
  Six. Get medical treatment in time
  If the scalp is itchy, it is accompanied by a lot of dandruff, even if the shampoo does not improve, it may be infected with fungi, this time must be Go to the hospital for dermatology treatment.

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