Effective Itchy Scalp Treatment: Understanding the Causes and Finding Relief
When your scalp itches, it can be incredibly distracting, making it difficult to focus on anything else. The more you scratch, the itchier it feels, creating a frustrating cycle that seems endless. However, relief is possible, and it starts with identifying the underlying cause of your itchy scalp. Here are some common reasons for an itchy scalp and tips on effective therapies that can bring you relief.
Dandruff: A Common Culprit
If your scalp feels dry and itchy, and you notice flakes on your hair or clothing, you might be dealing with dandruff. This common condition is often caused by an overgrowth of yeast on the scalp or dry skin.
How to Get Relief:
Using a dandruff shampoo and scalp treatments specifically designed to combat flakes can help alleviate the itch and reduce dandruff.
Reaction to Hair Care Products
An itchy, dry, and flaky scalp could be a sign that your hair care products are irritating your scalp. This might happen if shampoo residue is left behind after rinsing, or if you’re sensitive to certain ingredients.
How to Get Relief:
To stop the itch, discontinue use of the product that’s causing the reaction. If you’re unsure which product is to blame, a board-certified dermatologist can assist in identifying the culprit.
Head Lice: A Persistent Itch
Head lice are tiny insects that can cause intense itching on the scalp. If you suspect head lice, ask someone to check your scalp and hair closely for signs of these tiny bugs.
How to Get Relief:
Eliminating lice is essential to stopping the itch. Over-the-counter lice shampoos are available at any pharmacy, and you can carry out the treatment at home.
Scalp Psoriasis: A Chronic Condition
Approximately 50% of people with plaque psoriasis will experience a flare-up on the scalp at some point. This can result in reddish patches, dandruff-like flaking, silvery-white scales, and intense itching.
How to Get Relief:
There are many treatments available for scalp psoriasis, ranging from medicated shampoos to prescription therapies. Products like Nizoral or Polytar can be helpful for some individuals.
Professional Itchy Scalp Therapy at Our Salon
If you’re struggling to find relief, our salon offers specialized scalp therapy treatments using Salvatore Cosmetics‘ therapeutic capillary line. This itchy scalp treatment is designed to rejuvenate the scalp, promote healthy hair growth, and relieve itching.
Our Scalp Therapy Treatment Includes:
Stimulating Shampoo: It contains a rich formula composed of plant extracts and vitamins to create cellular regeneration, strengthen the hair bulb, and balance the sebaceous gland. Stimulates growth and provides energy substrates that enable the production and renewal of cells, which results in a healthy and rejuvenated scalp and new hair growth. It also prevents hair loss.
The use of this shampoo, controls oleosity, dandruff, proliferation of fungi, helps relieve itching, and promotes the healing of injuries caused by the excess of sebum production or allergies;
- Vitamin E has a natural antioxidant function, because it protects the hair from free radicals induced by UV rays, thus protecting chemically colored hair and preventing split ends;
- Vitamin C, present in the synthesis of collagen and elastin, is essential to the function of the capillary structure, besides being bactericidal and rejuvenating the scalp;
- Vitamin B3 is the component necessary for the cell metabolism, and is responsible for the synthesis of protein and hormones. It stimulates the blood circulation of the dermis and activates the flow of oxygen to the hair follicles, which stimulates hair growth;
- Vitamin B5 plays an important role in the biochemical synthesis, as it generates capillary energy flow mechanisms, stimulates cellular production, and is a great hair growth and melanin production stimulant;
- Vitamin B6 has a high concentration of menthol, a cooling effect that vasodilates blood capillaries, enabling them to carry a greater amount of oxygen to the scalp cells.
Ingredients
- GINKO BILOBA is a bioflavonoid and powerful antioxidant responsible for anti-aging
- ROSEMARY a dermopurifyer, detoxifier, tonic, astringent, and cell activator, controls and balances the sebaceous glands.
- WITCH HAZEL astringent controls excessive oiliness
- FENNEL soothes redness and itching from injuries or allergies
- BAMBOO SHOOT remineralizes and retains the natural essential mineral salts of the fibers.
- GUARANA stimulant and astringent
- JABORANDI cellular stimulant, accelerates growth
- ALOE VERA healing, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying
- ARNICA powerful natural healing, strengthening of the hair bulb
- RED QUINOA antifungal, fights seborrhea.
- GREEN TEA scalp detox
- MENTHOL oil control, refresh, relief from itching and possible burning of the scalp
Available to buy in our salon or our online store.
Get Expert Help for your Itchy Scalp
If you’re finding it difficult to pinpoint the cause of your itchy scalp, it’s crucial to see a certified dermatologist. They can provide an accurate diagnosis and create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
At our salon, we are committed to providing you with the best itchy scalp therapy to ensure your scalp is healthy, comfortable, and free from irritation.