Peeling of the scalp, itching - Causes, symptoms and treatment. MF.

Symptoms similar to scalp peeling:

• Dandruff • Peeling • Dry skin of scalp • Itchy scalp • White flakes on head

Loss of scalp cells is a normal stage in the life cycle of skin cells. However, excessive peeling of the scalp or dandruff are frequent cosmetic problems that millions of people face. Dandruff is not contagious and, as a rule, is not a serious problem. In some cases, severe dandruff is accompanied by intense itching and staining, a characteristic flaking of the skin on the face or other places called seborrheic eczema.

Dandruff is believed to be associated with a fungus known as Malassezia( formerly called Pityrosporum), which lives on the scalp of most people. The reasons for the active growth of the fungus fungus are not clear, but may be associated with environmental factors, hormonal changes, neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, the consequence of chronic diseases such as stroke or heart attack, suppression of the immune system, and improper shampoo selection. There is also some evidence that dandruff has a hereditary nature. Skin peeling can also be caused by psoriasis or other skin diseases or infection.

Peeling of the scalp as a symptom of

This is a fairly common symptom that many people face. It is important not to confuse dandruff and seborrhea of ​​the scalp( dandruff - whitish or grayish scales, usually dry, crumbling on the shoulders, seborrhea of ​​the scalp - thick crusts or even crusts, yellowish color, greasy to the touch, tightly seated on the scalp,through them the hair grows).We all know that the source of dandruff is the fungus Pityrosporum Ovale( aka Malassezia Furfur), which settles on the scalp. However, one should bear in mind that if after several attempts to get rid of dandruff yourself with the help of various shampoos and masks failed, this means that it is a question of reducing both general and local immunity, a probable dysbacteriosis, and possiblyviolation of fat metabolism. Urgently to Trichologist!

Diseases that can cause scalp peeling

• Dandruff( seborrhea)
• Psoriasis

Causes of scalp peeling

• Folliculitis Tinea capitis
• Bad shampoo
• Changes in weather or humidity
• Hair care products
• Skinafter peeling the scalp skin of the tan

Examples of medicines for peeling of the scalp

• chloroxine shampoo, Capitrol
• coal tar, Denorex, Neutrogena T / GEL, Pentrax, Tegrin, Zetar
• fluocinolone acetonide shampoo, shampoo FS
•ketoconazole, Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel, Kuric
• salicylic gray-shampoo, Sebex, Sebulex

These drugs can eliminate only the symptom of flaking scalp and dandruff, for the treatment of disease consult a physician.

To which doctor to consult for the diagnosis and treatment of scalp peeling

• Therapist
• Dermatologist
• Trichologist( physician specializing in scalp and hair problems)
• Infectiologist