The combination of symptoms such as scalp itching and hair loss may indicate serious pathologies that require urgent treatment. By letting the problem go by itself and not taking the appropriate measures in time, you can expect bad results, so if you have a bad scalp and hair loss, do not hesitate to contact your doctor.
Why does my head itch and hair fall out?
The reasons for the scalp and hair falling out are that there may be external as well as internal factors, as well as their combination. Find out what exactly provokes the appearance of these unpleasant symptoms, sometimes it is not easy, and for this may require a complete examination of the body. Let's consider what factors most often cause the problem.
Improper hair and scalp care
First of all, here it is necessary to attribute excessive use of hot hair dryer and other thermal devices for hair styling. This leads to overdrying of the hair and skin, its peeling, resulting in itching, thinning of the head of hear. Also these symptoms can be caused by the use of improperly selected or low-quality shampoo, styling products.
Allergic reactions
Calling the appearance of allergies on the scalp, can not only the leaving and styling products for the hair, but also headgear and powders used for washing, accessories, combs, etc. Less often, the allergy to the scalp is caused by food products, medicines. In addition to these symptoms, there may also be the occurrence of rashes, cough, nasal congestion.
Lack of vitamins in the body or insufficient supply to the scalp
Due to inadequate supply of nutrients to feed hair bulbs, they are weakened, hair and skin become dry. This may be due not to general avitaminosis, but also to a disturbance in metabolic processes or to a worsening of the blood supply to the head (for example, due to cervical osteochondrosis ).
Seborrhea of scalp
This disease is associated with a violation of the sebaceous glands, in which they allocate insufficient or, conversely, an excessive amount of secretion. In addition, in addition to the fact that it itches the head and hair falls out, one can note the appearance of dandruff, inflammatory elements on the skin.
Demodecosis of scalp
This pathology is associated with parasitizing on the scalp and in the follicular system of hair microscopic ticks, activation of vital activity which is more often associated with weakening of the body's immune forces. Other symptoms may include: reddening of the scalp, the appearance of rashes, profuse dandruff.
Psoriasis of scalp
As a multifactorial systemic disease, psoriasis often begins with a scalp injury. The main symptom is the appearance of pruritic plaques that rise above the surrounding skin and are covered with whitish scales. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by hair loss.
Neurodermatitis of the scalp
Intensive itching, flaking of the scalp, the appearance of rashes and hair loss are the main manifestations of this pathology, which is of a neuro-allergic origin.
Fungal head skin lesions
To cause such diseases can fungi of various types, and in some cases, pathology can go on for a long time imperceptibly.
What to do if your head itches and hair falls out?
As already noted, with such manifestations it is desirable to consult a specialist as soon as possible (trichologist, dermatologist, or at least a therapist). Only after finding out the exact reasons can the appropriate treatment be prescribed. However, in any case, you should pay attention to the means used for hair, to review the diet.