Scalp Problems

Question 1

Causes

Dandruff

Answer 1

• Not brushing hair that frequently so dead skin cells don’t shed
• Overgrowth of tiny fungal yest called malassezia
• Lack of vitamin B or fatty acids
• Diet with lots of sugar and carbs

Question 2

Symptoms

Dandruff

Answer 2

• Dead skin cells that build up together to form white clumps that can be seen
• Can feel very itchy

Question 3

Treatment

Dandruff

Answer 3

• Antifungal shampoos such as ciclopirox olamine and ketoconazole
• Oilatum scalp anti-dandruff shampoo, Neutrogena T gel shampoo

Question 4

symptoms

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 4

• Bad dandruff for mild cases
• Serious cases have patches of red scaly and greasy skin
• Forms yellow-brown crust which can be itchy and slightly raised
• Can effect face scalp neck armpits chest and groin

Question 4

symptoms

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 4

• Bad dandruff for mild cases
• Serious cases have patches of red scaly and greasy skin
• Forms yellow-brown crust which can be itchy and slightly raised
• Can effect face scalp neck armpits chest and groin

Question 5

Treatment

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 5

• Antifungal shampoo can be used such as Nizarol
• If the symptoms worsen then vist the GP for possible oral antifungal or antibiotic treatment

Question 6

Causes

Scalp psoriasis

Answer 6

• Hair traps the scales and stops it from being rubbed away
• Hair obstructing the removal of dandruff for long periods of time

Question 7

Symptoms

Scalp psoriasis

Answer 7

• Red patches of skin covered in silvery white scales
• Can be extreamly itchy and can lead to hair loss

Question 8

Treatment

Scalp psoriasis

Answer 8

• Regular shampoos are required
• Tar shampoos, Gels, Ointments and creams are used with salycylic acid to help remove the scales
• Polytar scale shampoo
• Deralex scalp psoriasis treatment gel are steroid and tar free options

Question 9

Causes

Hair loss

Answer 9

• Thinhair genetically or Alopecia and baldness
• Hormone imbalance, stress and anxiety

Question 10

Treatment

Hair loss

Answer 10

• Use minoxidil which stops hair loss and encourages hair regrowth
• Regaine for men and women
• Supplements to maintain hair strength Viviscal max strength