Scalp and care - dandruff, itching and drop wires

Scalp and care - dandruff, itching and drop wires 

The cold can become more frequent diseases associated to the scalp. Who suffers from dandruff, itching and fall of the wires must redouble care. With the arrival of winter, a period marked by cold and dry by the time the scalp diseases usually worsen. Increasingly frequent, dandruff, falling wires and itching are some of the problems that keep on bothering this time of year. Therefore, care must be redoubled.

Seborrhea or dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) is one of the most common diseases in the season. It affects about 2-5% of the population and is more common in males. It may be more intense in newborns and from adolescence. According to the dermatologist Gilvan Alves, adolescents, due to hormonal stimulation, the sebaceous glands are most active, so teenagers are more prone to the problem.

"Dandruff is due to an excess oil produced by an increased secretion of the sebaceous glands that exist on the skin. She has chronic character, prone to periods of improvement and worsening. The winter is among the most bad times, because with cold and dry weather the skin becomes irritated and inflamed, "says the expert. 

Stress and fatigue related to the accelerated pace of life can also be triggering factors for dandruff to appear or worsen.

Already itching of the scalp is variable. With the cold or stress, may get worse. "Because it is a chronic disease, it is important to use drugs, as appropriate shampoos. The excess sebum creates a favorable environment for the development of dandruff," says dermatologist.

Yarns fall

Hair loss affects a large number of people and can bring emotional consequences for both sexes. For the dermatologist Gilvan Alves, this emotional problem comes from the dawn of humanity because all people care enough with the hair.

In addition to the emotional, hair loss, also known as alopecia, can be a consequence of changes in the hair follicle. "If these changes are non-destructive capillary array, a new growth occurs. If they cause destruction of the hair matrix, resulting in the formation of wounds producing permanent fall," he explains.

Inflammation of the skin, for example psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, may occur on the scalp and other body parts. Note that the diagnosis of diseases is always done by a dermatologist who will prescribe the best treatment for each case.

HOW TO PREVENT THE SCALP DISEASES: 

 
. Look wash your hair with warm water to cold, with temperatures around 22 ° C; 
. Do not sleep with wet or damp hair and; 
. Use shampoos for your hair type and conditioner only on the tips; 
. Do not use products or take pills without medical advice; 
. Eat healthy, drink water and try to avoid stress; 
. A dermatologist at the first suspicion of any type of scalp disease.