According to a study by the market research institute Ipsos, every second woman in Germany suffers from an irritated scalp. Anyone who is familiar with this feeling of itching or tightness on the head knows how unpleasant it can be.
“The scalp is one of the most sensitive regions of our body. If the processes taking place in the scalp are disturbed, local complaints such as dry skin, dandruff or itching can occur. The hair also often suffers, as the health of the scalp affects the appearance of the hair,” writes gesundheit.de. Even healthy scalps can become stressed and irritated as a result of intensive hair treatments, such as bleaching, coloring or hair straightening.
A healthy scalp with good circulation is therefore also the best prerequisite for beautiful hair (4 major hair problems in our blog article). Moisture is particularly lacking when the scalp is exposed to cold and heated air. If the balance of the scalp is lost, a gentle cleanser should be used to restore the balance. Soothing moisturizing care shampoos are ideal. But be careful with the ingredients: natural active ingredients should be used, e.g. panthenol and chamomile extract have a calming effect. A betaine complex provides dry scalps with moisture. Willow bark extracts, for example, enable the gentle removal of excess dandruff. Above all, silicones, parabens, sulphates, colorants and fragrances should be avoided.
And of course, scratching is absolutely forbidden. Anything that irritates the scalp should be avoided, e.g. metal brushes with sharp bristles, excessively hot water or blow-drying and too frequent washing. The use of straighteners and curling irons should be kept to a minimum so that the scalp can calm down and regain moisture and resistance. To find out more, watch the following video with our expert and leading dermatologist:
Allergic reactions are also possible causes of itching or diseases such as neurodermatitis or seborrhoeic eczema, which should always be checked by a doctor. This is because there are many reasons for the development of seborrhoeic eczema: In addition to a genetic predisposition or a weakened immune system, it is suspected that a fungal infection can promote the outbreak; usually accompanied by redness and/or dandruff. By scratching the scalp, germs such as bacteria and fungi can penetrate into deeper layers of the skin and cause inflammation. These in turn intensify the itching and often cause a permanent problem. By choosing skin-soothing and germ-inhibiting care products, however, this problem can also be brought under control.
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