PHYSICAL ASPECT OF SCALP TREATMENTS

Treatments help to preserve the health of the scalp because:

• Scalp is cleansed from excess skin cells (epithelial scales)
• Scalp becomes more flexible

Non-infectious Scalp / Skin Disorders
There are also some common non-infectious conditions which you may come across on the salon, including: dandruff, dermatitis, psoriasis, hair loss and eczema.

Dandruff

• Scaling - accelerated loss of dead skin cells
• cause is not known.

Symptoms

• Scaling all over the scalp .
• Treatment
• Appropriate shampoo procedures according to manufactures instructions

Pityriasis capitis simplex (dry dandruff)

Pityriasis Seborrhoea (oily dandruff)

• This is the next stage of dandruff
• The scales turn from white to yellow, they feel waxy.
• The skin underneath can be pink.

Treatment

• Appropriate shampoo procedures according to manufactures instructions.

Oily Hair and Skin

• If the sebaceous glands make too much oil, too much oil travels up the hair follicle on to the hair shaft or skin.
• This is common on adolescence. It is often associated with pimples.

Symptoms

• This can cause the skin and hair to feel itchy.

Treatment

• Appropriate shampoo procedures according to manufactures instructions.

Dermatitis

• Inflammation of the skin. it is caused by something irritating the skin.
• The irritation can affect the point of contact, or it can also affect other parts of the body (allergic reaction).
• causes: it is often worse in winter; irritation from chemicals, heat, light, injury can also contribute.

Symptoms
Inflamed skin, can be red and itchy
Treatment
Avoid the irritant; protect yourself from coming untie contact with the irritant by using gloves, barrie creams etc.
seek medical advice if condition persists