An itchy scalp is an extremely pathetic condition. Imagine yourself at work, at the bus stop, at the party, at a seminar, scratching away with all your might on that extremely itchy scalp of yours. The causes, however, could be many. Dandruff, head lice, acne are reasons for itchy scalp. There could be scalp psoriasis also.
Itchy scalp problems could occur due to hair products that are used on the scalp. These products could be harsh and so is the agent for cleansing. Sodium laurel sulphate should be avoided and there are other constituents in the hair products that should be done away with. Deep bacteria present at the root of the hair can cause itches and also serious hair problems like hair thinning. In case of an itchy scalp a follicle analysis can be done and this analysis can help to guide you towards the right direction for a solution.
Dry scalp often cause itches and using a shampoo with a good conditioner can help the hair to get moisture and stay soft. Jojoba oil and Emu Oil is good for bringing that extra bounce and shine to the hair and causing the scalp to get greasy.
Dandruff also causes itches and the best help with dandruff is medicated shampoo as well as home made ingredients. There is a product called Follicleanse. Scalp Psoriasis is also treated by Follicleanse. The flaking and itching of the scalp is due to this disease scalp psoriasis. Shampoo made with sage, thyme, fenugreek is also helpful in treating various scalp itches and hair problem.
With the virtue of the internet we have loads of information on the treatment of itchy scalp and the best products to be used for getting rid of a scratchy scalp. We can ideally go for research and gather information on the various ways to deal with itchy scalp.
That would pave the way to a healthy hair and scalp in no time. So if itches appear on the scalp it is best to visit a doctor and seek help. An itchy scalp could be the onset of many hair problems and it is very essential that it should be treated with care to keep the problem under control.
Hi. Its been quite a few years that I’m facing problem with my scalp. To be precise, I’m getting dry flakes on my scalp and also it looks like dead skin which when I remove takes out my hair from the root. I’m not bald yet and my hair looks good but I have a fear that I might loose them all. On my scalp I do get many a time pimples as well which pain a lot and it contains the pus kind liquid or simple transparent watery substance whenevr I have checked. I get very small dots like rough areas on my scalp which is not everywhere but at most of the places. Can you please guide what to di in these case?
@Mani, you seem to have psoriosis. i have it on my scalp and i get those little pusing dots too, and a very itchy scalp.
I have had an itchy scalp for a long time now. I itch and itch and itch and i pull my hair out trying to get the scabs off my head……..its bad but i cant help it!!Any solutions to get rid of this problem???
My head is really ichy I only have one red spot I’v checked for lice like five times, Its ichy in diffrent spots of my head, when I start so scractching in a spot it peels a little peice of of skin off first I thought it was a reaction to my shampoo I just started using, but I stoped using it for a couple days ago and its still really ichy! Please help me my docter is out of town so I can’t even ask her!