Itchy Scalp Hair Loss

Developing scalp itching is a common problem and people are more concerned of it. Itching scalp not only cause you physical discomfort but also it affects your social life.



You do want to scrub your scalp on public places as it may be a sigh of your carelessness of cleaning your scalp and hair. People usually associate itchy scalp with lice. If you have serious itching scalp, people will avoid to sit next to you. You may develop patchy hair loss due to itchy scalp. Therefore, you need to know proper and effective ways to treat the condition. But first we should single out what cause itchy scalp.

Dandruff or Seborrheic dermatitis:
Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition of flaking the scalp. It is more common in men than women. Adults from 30 to 60 are more prone to develop seborrheic dermatitis, while infants younger than 3 months may also develop seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff. In case of children, seborrheic dermatitis is called cradle cap. Seborrheic dermatitis usually occur in scalp while it may occur in face, neck, armpits and chest. Scalp seborrheic dermatitis causes a great degree of hair loss it damages hair follicles from which hair shafts arise. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually treating with shampoos containing salicylic acid as it is an effective antimicrobial agent.

Inflammation, Bacterial and Fungal infection:
Inflammation of hair follicles or folliculitis and infection results in itchy and patchy scalp. As each hair shaft arise from hair follicle, any malformation in hair follicles results in hair loss. The inflammation may be result of certain types of allergy, bacterial infection, too much scrubbing with finger nails and razor cuts. Consult your health care professional about what cause scalp infection, if it is an allergic reaction or bacterial infection. This type of itchy scalp is not so severe and hair quickly regrows again. Certain fungi may infect the scalp similar to bacterial infection. Visit your dermatologist, he will properly diagnose whether it is bacterial or fungal infection.

Head Lice:
Another biggest causes of hair loss are the head lice or pediculosis capitis and ringworm or tinea capitis. Children are more prone to this type of itchy scalp than adults. Head lice are often hard to see but their nits are attached to the hair shaft where it arise in the scalp. Lice usually reside near the ears and back of the neck, that's why they are the areas of frequent itchy scalp. But how does itchy scalp of this type cause hair loss? When you scrub your scalp with finger nails, it scratches your scalp and cause infection and inflammation. When bacteria enter the scratched zone, the infection further spreads and reach the deep hair follicles. In this way, hair follicles are damaged and hair are lost.

Tips to Get Cured from Itchy Scalp Hair Loss:

• If the itchiness is caused by bacterial or fungal infection, use an antiseptic shampoos that contain salicylic acid and other antibiotics
• Wash your hair daily with gentle antiseptic shampoos
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to strengthen your immune system
• Avoid direct exposer to sun
• It may be contagious, wash your pillow case everyday and do not let use to anybody except you
• Do consult your dermatologist
• Use herbal hair care tonics for nourishment

Itchy scalp hair loss can be successfully treated if it is diagnosed properly at its early stages. Otherwise, it may take months and years to be get rid of it completely. Do not ignore itchy scalp hair loss, though it starts with mild symptoms, but it may lead to complete baldness.