When scalp conditions occur, the unbearable itchiness often leads to frequent scratching, causing dandruff to fall onto your shoulders. This can make you self-conscious and hesitant to engage in outdoor activities.
Seborrheic dermatitis, a common scalp condition, is so prevalent that about 5% of adults have experienced it. However, due to the embarrassing symptoms, many people are more focused on hiding their condition rather than finding an accurate diagnosis and treatment. As a result, those suffering from scalp conditions often rely on folk remedies and hearsay.
Diagnosis of scalp conditions can vary depending on the current state of the scalp. Hence, receiving an accurate diagnosis is the first step to treatment. The same symptoms may indicate different conditions other than seborrheic dermatitis.
A man in his 40s could barely sleep two hours daily due to extreme scalp itchiness. Another man, also in his 40s, cuts his hair at home due to scalp pain caused by wearing a helmet every day; a woman in her 60s tried all sorts of home remedies like bee venom therapy, cupping, and coconut oil to treat her scalp condition but has seen no improvement in 10 years, and woman in her 50s, who avoids wearing dark clothes due to continuous dandruff and dead skin cells. All of them believed they were suffering from seborrheic dermatitis, but the conditions tormenting them were different.
Without identifying the exact condition, their treatment methods were also incorrect, leading to prolonged suffering.
So, what is the proper way to manage scalp conditions?
On July 13 at 9:50 p.m., EBS will air a Body episode titled “Persistent Itchiness and Dandruff: What’s Happening to My Scalp?” The episode will delve into everything about scalp conditions. The program will cover how to choose shampoos with the right ingredients for itchy and sensitive scalps, items necessary for managing dry scalps, medication methods, and more.
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