Why does my child's scalp itch?

Perhaps most people have this experience: there is a lot of dandruff on their head, and it is very itchy, sometimes even after just washing their hair. But it's not only adults who have this experience, many children do too. Itchy scalp is mostly caused by dandruff, some symptoms caused by fungal infection or scalp allergy. If these problems are not treated in time, they may spread to the entire head, so we must detect them in time and treat them early.

Clinical manifestations of itchy scalp:

Initially, it appears as localized white scaly patches, on which the hair turns gray. If not treated, it gradually expands and small satellite-like scaly patches appear around it. There is a white sheath-like fungus sheath at the root of the hair, and the hair often breaks off about 0.5 cm away from the scalp.

reason:

1. The baby's itchy scalp is mostly caused by frequent sweating and not washing the baby's hair every day. If you don't bathe your baby every day, you should wash his hair every day. The baby's head is prone to sweating. If you don't wash it clean, it will develop prickly heat, eczema, etc., and the scalp will itch.

2. If you exclude the above situation, then you need to see if it is local itching and whether the itchy area is infected with bacteria. Apply a little erythromycin.

3. If the entire head is itchy, then you need to see if it is an allergy. You also need to see if the allergy is caused by external objects or food. If it is caused by food, you need to see a doctor.

4. Scalp itching is caused by the destruction of the balance of scalp flora and the proliferation of harmful bacteria. If it is not prevented and treated, it will cause an imbalance in oil and metabolism, disrupt the entire scalp and seriously damage the health of the scalp.

treat:

1. Magnetotherapy is a method of treating diseases by applying magnetic fields to the human body. The magnetic field affects the distribution of electric current in the human body, the movement of charged particles, the permeability of the sarcolemmal system, and the magnetic moment orientation of biopolymers, thereby changing the physiological and biochemical processes of tissue cells, producing effects such as analgesia, swelling reduction, and promotion of blood and lymph circulation.

2. It may be caused by vitamin deficiency and requires detailed examination. Also pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water, and supplement more vitamins. Go to the hospital for a check-up and adjust your diet. You should eat more alkaline foods, such as kelp and seaweed. Drink fresh milk, beans, fruits and other foods that can moisturize the hair regularly; eat more foods that clear away heat and detoxify; and eat less irritating and fried foods.

How to prevent itchy scalp:

1. Proper care for scalp itching

First of all, relieve anxiety and mental tension caused by emotional distress, which can also cause scalp itching. To relieve anxiety, you can use meditation and yoga to control your emotions, try to put yourself in a stable and relaxed mental state, and keep your mood relaxed. Secondly, ensure sufficient contact. If the shampoo cannot come into good contact with the scalp, it will be difficult to remove the excess oil on the scalp and the itching will be difficult to effectively relieve. The correct way should be to rub the shampoo into rich foam in the palm of your hand, then gently massage to allow the shampoo to fully contact the scalp, and try to keep it for a while before rinsing. This will not only clean more thoroughly, but also relieve itching better.

2. Adjust the scalp oil imbalance:

Gentle care: Oily scalp cannot be solved simply by washing your hair frequently. Oily hair also needs gentle care. You need to effectively replenish the moisture and nourishment that your scalp lacks so that your scalp can achieve the same water and oil balance as your skin.

3. Reduce the frequency of scalp irritation:

Stay away from sources of irritation: Some hair styling products contain irritating ingredients that will aggravate the stinging sensation of the scalp. Try to reduce the number of times you use hair products containing alcohol.

Dietary adjustment: Avoid excessive intake of coffee, tobacco, alcohol, spicy and other irritating foods to reduce irritation to the skin of the head.

4. Don’t let your head skin be tight:

Reduce restraint: Try to avoid wearing hats or tight ponytails, and let your hair breathe freely. This can effectively relieve the uncomfortable feeling of tight scalp.