Scalp skin - what to do?

When translucent flakes begin to fall from the head, many people think that this is dandruff, but in fact it turns out that it is peeling off the skin in whole pieces. These pieces are stuck in the hair, which looks unaesthetic. Most often, such peeling is the result of a fungus. But this is not the only reason for such problems with the scalp. If the scalp is peeling, what should I do? First of all, you need to deal with the causes of this problem.

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Causes of peeling scalp

There are several causes of scalp problems. Here are the main ones:

• heredity;
• exposure to sunlight;
• frequent washing of the head with aggressive agents;
• allergic reactions to hair care products;
• vitamin deficiency, lack of trace elements in the body;
• metabolic disease;
• weak immunity;
• malnutrition;
• malfunctions of the internal organs, in particular the liver;
• the presence of skin fungus;
• the presence of various diseases - eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis.

Important! Some of the reasons can be eliminated on your own, but with more serious problems you need to contact a specialist in order not to aggravate the matter even more. In the case of dermatological diseases, self-medication can have bad consequences.

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How to deal with peeling?

What to do if scalp is peeling? If peeling of the head is large-scale, that is, very strong and is accompanied by redness and itching, then you need to contact a trichologist or dermatologist. A competent specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment and give you recommendations.

Here we will list the main tools and tips on how to care for the scalp in order to quickly restore its normal condition. But this information is suitable if you do not have a serious illness and the symptoms are minor:

• A remedy such as Sulsen has proven itself very well. It is available in the form of ointment, cream and shampoo. In order not to provoke addiction, the product must be combined with an ordinary shampoo that has a neutral pH.
• If peeling is the result of a fungus, therapeutic shampoos with ketoconazole, selenium disulfide and birch tar in the composition are recommended.
• Normalize the level of moisture will help special pharmacy masks.
• First of all, when such a problem arises, it is worth changing the shampoo. Choose the shampoo correctly for your hair type, it is desirable that it is hypoallergenic.
• Strengthen your immunity in every possible way, especially this is relevant in the offseason.
• Normalize your diet, try to exclude from it salty, spicy, flour, sweet. It is better to eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Try to leave time to relax, walk more in the fresh air.
• Buy hats made from natural, breathable materials and wash them regularly.
• With slagging of the liver, you can clean it at home - this will benefit not only the liver, but the whole body.
• Protect your hair from the cold in winter and from the sun in the summer.
• In the fight against the problem of peeling of the skin against the background of vitamin deficiency, multivitamin complexes will help.

Important! Of course, it is difficult to make so many changes in your usual life at once. Start small, move slowly in the right direction and your hair will be clean and shiny.

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Folk methods

What to do if peeling skin on the head? Some causes of peeling can be eliminated by folk methods - using masks that help moisturize the skin and eliminate irritation.

Onion mask:

1. Mix the juice of one onion, 20 g of vegetable oil and a little lemon juice.
2. Apply this mixture on the scalp, wrap with a towel.
3. Rinse with shampoo after an hour.

Important! If you make such a mask regularly, then your hair will noticeably strengthen, and peeling, if it does not pass at all, will significantly decrease.

Avocado mask and eggs:

1. Chop the pulp of the avocado halves.
2. Mix with 2 egg yolks and 40 ml of vegetable or any other oil.
3. Apply the mixture on your head for 2 hours.
4. Rinse with a decoction of chamomile or nettle.

Important! This mask copes with itching of the head.

Glycerin based mask:

1. Mix the egg, 15 ml of vinegar, 15 ml of glycerin, 40 ml of castor oil in a glass bowl.
2. Apply this mixture over the entire surface of the hair.
3. Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse.

Cream mask:

1. Mix half a glass of cream and 20 grams of flour.
2. Apply the mixture on the head for 30-40 minutes.
3. Rinse with clean water without detergent.

Yogurt mask:

1. Heat the yogurt and spread it over the entire surface of the head.
2. Wrap with plastic wrap, a plastic bag or put on a bath cap.
3. After half an hour, rinse with plain water, without shampoo.

Banana Mask:

1. Mix the flesh of one banana, 60 ml of milk, 30 grams of almond oil, 20 grams of honey.
2. Mix all the ingredients well, rub the mixture into the scalp.
3. After 40 minutes, rinse your hair well.

Important! It is recommended to do such a mask 1-2 times in 10 days.

Olive oil mask

What to do if the scalp is dry and peeling? With severe dryness and peeling, a mask of olive oil will help. It is better to use unrefined olive oil:

1. Heat the olive oil in a water bath to a temperature of 45-50 degrees.
2. Mix it with one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
3. If possible, treat only the scalp.
4. Leave on for 20 minutes.
5. Rinse your head with a nettle broth and neutral shampoo.

Important! The course should be 10 masks, with a frequency of 2 times a week.

Coltsfoot broth

If dry scales form on the head, then a decoction of coltsfoot should be rubbed into the scalp. To prepare such an infusion, take one tablespoon of grass, pour it with a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour. Then strain and you can rub.

Important! This must be done during the week every evening.

Herbal tinctures

Each time after washing your hair, rinse it with an infusion of herbs such as burdock, nettle, sage, chamomile, and calendula. To prepare the broth, take one herb or a mixture of different herbs: pour 4 tablespoons of the raw materials with a liter of boiling water, strain after cooling.

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We hope that with the help of our useful recipes and tips you were able to solve the problem of itching and dry scalp, and now your hair shines with freshness, purity and shine!