If your hair falls out and your scalp itches, it can be a sign of many problems. The condition of your hair speaks volumes about the overall he alth of your body. That is, all the problems of internal organs are reflected in the appearance of the hair.
It may happen that your hair falls out and your scalp itches for a long time. Apart from the desire to look good and presentable, you should be excited about the cause of this condition. It is necessary to find a problem in the body that contributed to such a reaction.
What's going on?
When itching is intense, you involuntarily start scratching your scalp literally to the point of wounds. In most cases, such actions do not alleviate the condition, but only worsen the problem, but it will be extremely difficult for a person to stop.
As a result, the following pattern is drawn: the scalp itches, the person begins to comb it, the hair roots are damaged, as a result of which they begin to fall out. In addition, you can infect the wound, and other unpleasant symptoms will be added to the itching.
A vicious circle appears. And if the head itches and hair falls out in women or men for several days, the best solution would be to contact an experienced trichologist or dermatologist. Maybe something more serious is hiding behind such a problem than just improperly selected hair care.
Diseases and causes: hair loss, itchy scalp
Improper care or violation of its rules, incorrectly selected shampoo or balm, long medication, poor nutrition, chronic diseases and other reasons can lead to strong itchy sensations. Consider the main diseases that cause hair loss.
Seborrhea
This unpleasant disease is accompanied by severe peeling and itching. Often, seborrhea leads to the fact that hair falls out and the scalp itches due to constant damage to the hairline with their own hands. In this situation, the sebaceous glands are activated at full capacity, secrete more sebum, which makes the roots greasy and leads to even more peeling.
Feature of the treatment of seborrhea directly depends on the type of hair, the duration of the course of the disease and its type. A comprehensive approach will be required, which includes following a strict diet, giving up bad habits, buying special shampoos, medicated creams and other products for hair and scalp care.
Demodicosis and pediculosis
The main cause of these diseases is the defeat of the skin of the head by parasites:
- tick-demodex;
- lice.
Most often, parasites appear in the hair due to lack of hygiene or infection from other people. Therefore, doctors do not recommend using other people's combs. Lice can be "brought in" by household means, for example, from bed linen or furniture. Medicines for the treatment of these diseases will be prescribed by a dermatologist after a visual examination of the patient. It is believed that itching stops already in the first days of treatment, and then the hairline stops completely.
Allergic reaction
If your head is itchy and your hair is falling out, it could be an allergic reaction to food, medicine, or care products (such as shampoo, conditioner, or hair mask). If not so long ago you started a course of medications, used new cosmetics for your hair, after which your head began to itch badly and curls began to fall out, perhaps this is an immune response to allergens. To reduce the risk of such reactions, use special shampoos for washing your hair that do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate.
Dry scalp
Dandruff and itching are common companions of dry, dehydrated skin. If the problem is due to physiological characteristics, it is worth choosing special moisturizers. Such shampoos and hair balms should contain a special complex of vitamins and minerals for prolonged moisturizing and maintaining the lipid (protective) layer of the scalp.
During exacerbations,for example, in autumn or spring, dry skin does not produce enough sebum, so it makes sense to make masks at home based on natural oils: burdock, castor, linseed.
Hypovitaminosis
If the head itches and hair falls out, hypovitamiasis may be the reason for this. Improper nutrition negatively affects the condition of the skin and curls. Lack of vitamins and minerals causes hair loss.
In this situation, you need to improve the quality of the diet, add more fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and other sources of fiber, fatty acids. To quickly eliminate the lack of vitamins and prevent the loss of a large amount of hair, you can use pharmacy supplements.
Paint reaction
Hair falling out and scalp itching after dyeing? Most likely, the reason lies in an unsuccessful trip to a beauty salon. If in the process of staining the skin of the head began to burn and itch, it is necessary to immediately wash off the chemical composition. Before the procedure, an allergy test should be performed. If itching appeared immediately after staining and does not pass for more than one day, causing discomfort, accompanied by hair loss, you should urgently consult a specialist.
Trichodynea
This disease is most often the result of a sedentary lifestyle, pathologies of the cervical spine, frequent stress and hard mental work. All these causes lead to constant muscle tension, stagnation of blood in the vessels,itching in the back of the head.
Other diseases
When your hair falls out and your scalp itches, you may have psoriasis, neuralgia, or even hormonal imbalances. Sometimes hair loss can be a harbinger of endocrine diseases, including diabetes.
What to do?
As you can see, the list of reasons why the scalp itches and curls fall out is quite large. In the majority of cases, consultation with a specialist is required, because nothing happens in the body just like that.
You do not need to independently diagnose the causes of this condition, this will be done by a dermatologist or trichologist after a detailed examination. Based on its results, the doctor will be able to recommend changing care products, prescribing bactericidal or antifungal drugs for internal or external use.
Traditional medicine to help hair
What can you do yourself at home if your hair falls out and your head itches badly? Many folk recipes will help reduce the intensity of itching and loss of hair. Due to the fact that foods, herbs, cosmetics and traditional medicines are often strong allergens, it is important to do a sensitivity test before using popular recipes. If you have a tendency to sensitivity or a weakened immune system, it is better to refuse homemade recipes.
Effective Recipes:
- Medicinal herbs. Itchy scalp and fall outhair? Treatment begins with the preparation of decoctions of medicinal herbs. A decoction based on oak bark, chamomile, and nettle will help soothe the skin and disinfect damaged areas due to scratching.
- Onion peel. The dry product is boiled in water for about one hour. The broth is cooled to room temperature. Rinse your hair with it after every wash. No need to rinse with clean water.
- Mint. You can buy a ready-made mint-based tincture at a pharmacy or make a decoction yourself. It relieves inflammation, refreshes the skin, strengthens hair follicles.
- Apple cider vinegar. Hair rinse based on this product most effectively kills parasites and pathogenic bacteria. Such a tool is actively used in the fight against ticks and lice. Rinse Recipe: Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to 200 ml of warm water. Use this product to rinse your hair immediately after washing.
- Celandine. To prepare a medicinal infusion of 200 grams of dry grass, pour 500 ml of vodka. It is necessary to insist the remedy for 5 days and then treat the affected areas of the skin with it. Celandine infusion has a strong antimicrobial effect.
- Eucalyptus oil. It kills the fungus. For best treatment results, gently massage the oil into the scalp in a circular motion.
About nutrition and lifestyle
If no diseases and pathologies have been identified, then why does the scalp itch and hair fall out? So, you need to pay attention to your imagelife. In fact, constant difficulties with hair are one of the consequences of a wrong lifestyle. Smoking, drinking, and an unbalanced diet are all common causes of he alth problems.
If the head itches and hair falls out, treatment should be based on the following behavioral habits:
- drink more purified water;
- exclude trans fats, baked goods, sweets, fried and fatty foods from your menu;
- include dairy products, beef liver, egg white, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet.
Trichodinea and headache due to constant scratching of the skin, which were mentioned above, are considered the result of a sedentary lifestyle. Resume training with an emphasis on working out the cervical region, do gymnastics, swimming, yoga. Physical exercise restores normal blood circulation to the scalp, which is considered an effective prevention of itching, which is accompanied by hair loss.
How to control hair loss problem:
- Use a wide-toothed comb or brush. This will reduce the chance of damage and hair loss when combing them.
- Do not comb your hair immediately after shampooing. Let them dry a little first.
- After shampooing, do not rub your hair and skin with a hard towel. This will damage them quickly.
- Once a week, clean your combs with an antibacterial agent and water. This is a necessary measureprecautions to take control of hair loss.
When the head constantly itches and hair falls out, only a qualified specialist can accurately determine the causes and treatment. Do not forget that your curls have a huge potential. All problems that are associated with hair loss are solvable, and their density is in your hands. Pay special attention to your he alth, and curls will answer you with radiance and active rapid growth.
