A sensitive scalp can be caused by a number of things. We often hear about sensitive skin on the face and hands, but your scalp is another common area to experience sensitivity.
If you’r experiencing a sensitive scalp, you may have dryness more than normal, redness or itching skin. Like sensitive skin elsewhere on your body, issues that can contribute to a sensitive scalp include:
Damaged or dry skin
Environment factors such as cold or heat
Allergic reactions
If you dealing with dandruff too, these issues can be exacerbated by scratching as scratching damages the surface of your scalp even more.
How To Cure Sensitive Scalp
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for tender scalp, but there are many things you can do to manage it and help prevent the symptoms from flaring up.
A good first start is choosing the right shampoo. Gentle shampoos are made to be kind to the scalp and don’t contain dyes.
In addition to choosing the right shampoo, you can make a few simple adjustments to your hair care routine. For example, not using hot water to shampoo your hair. You can test the temperature by running it over the top of your hand. If it feels comfortably warm, then it should be a good temperature for your scalp and hair.
Those with naturally oily or dry scalp are more prone to scalp sensitivity.
Some people report having a hypersensitive or sensitive scalp after receiving treatment for skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.
When your skin’s natural protective barrier is disrupted by one or more of these factors, inflammations of the scalp can also become a leading cause of increased sensitivity. They occur when the skin cells in your scalp become inflamed, making it more vulnerable to irritation.
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