Scalp Diseases

Scalp Diseases I

Living a healthy and exciting life sure is a challenge for many of us. It could be a dream or it could be the aim of life itself. Before we embark on any meaningful, interesting or exciting adventures, first we have to be healthy physically and mentally. However, with the existence of so many diseases and distractions, this could be a real challenge. Even to take care and maintain a certain body part could be tricky if we are not prepared. In this article, we will shed some light on three scalp diseases affecting the health of our head and hair.

1. Dandruff

We call it dandruff in English and simply kelemumur in both Malay and Bahasa Indonesia. Scientists and trichologists call them ‘pityriasis capitis simplex’. It is one of the most common conditions affecting the scalp as most people have encountered or will experience some degree of dandruff in their lives.  Dandruff is a non-inflammatory scalp disease which describes scalp flaking. However, there are various degrees of severity ranging from common dandruff, i.e. loose flakes, tight flakes, to more severe seborrheic dermatitis.

How it happened? Every inch of our skin is constantly shedding and replaced, including the skin of our scalp. However, these shedding of skin are happening at a cellular stage and often go unnoticed. Skin is shed and replaced constantly, including the skin on our scalp, and they usually fall off or get washed away when we bath. The surface of our skin is covered in millions of micro-organisms – otherwise known as germs, bacteria or ‘skin flora’. Our skin secretions (sweat and sebum) usually form a protective layer that keeps the bacteria in order. However, factors such as poor diet, illness, stress, hormonal fluctuations and weather can disrupt this barrier, allow bacteria to multiply and lead to excessive shedding of your scalp skin. This noticeable shedding on the scalp is ‘dandruff flakes’ 

What should we do? A flaky scalp presents a lot of discomfort and embarrassments but many people suffered from this condition and are able to overcome it by using over-the-counter shampoos, toners and scalp creams. The condition usually comes and goes and almost always flares up under stress. Mild to moderate dandruff is easily treated with products in the market but a severe build-up of flakes may need to be treated with stronger prescription products, as it can cause severe uneasiness and also may eventually lead to hair loss. In that case, it is best to consult a trichologist for further diagnosis.

2. RingWorm

This is not a wiggly worm that we can just pick it up and remove it from our precious scalp. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the scalp or in its scientific scalp disease name, Tinea capitis. Tinea capitis is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. This condition is characterised by bare patches, usually round, like a ring, hence the name, but could be any irregular shape of skin on the scalp. The round, scaly areas of skin that will be inflamed, red or swollen, causing extreme itch and having pus-filled sores. It can occur to anyone at any age but most often affects younger children. 

How it happened? Fungi grows well in warm, moist areas and can thrive on dead tissue such as the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. The infection is highly likely when someone has a minor skin or scalp injuries, have constantly moist skin (excessive sweating) or neglected hair hygiene. While all these could be prevented easily, ringworm is highly infectious so when one person has this condition, he or she could quickly as well as easily spread it on through skin contacts and sharing of personal belongings such as clothing, hats, combs, etc. One could even get infected from infected animals, especially cats, be it pets or strays.

What should we do? When someone is identified to be infected with ringworm, the person must be isolated, or at least be very careful about his or her contact until the ringworm is treated and is healing completely. This could be done with washing with a medicated shampoo, such as one that contains ketoconazole or selenium sulfide. Shampooing alone may slow down or stop the spread of infection, but it does not get rid of the ringworm. Prescription of oral medicine for 4 to 8 weeks is needed to fully clear away the infection.

3. Scalp Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease of the skin that is estimated to affect about 2.2% of the adult population in the world. The symptoms of this scalp disease is the appearance of raised scaly bumps, pink in colour that combine to form itchy plaques. Psoriasis can affect any part of the skin but classically appears on the elbows and knees. Studies showed that at least half of all the people who have psoriasis have it on their scalp. The condition can be very mild, with slight, fine scaling but can turn severe with thick, crusted plaques covering the entire scalp. Scalp psoriasis extend beyond the hairline onto the forehead, the back of the neck and around the ears.

How it happened? It is understood that scalp psoriasis, like all other psoriasis, is related to genetic defects. There are undoubtedly external factors in the environment that trigger its initial development in genetically predisposed individuals. Psoriasis develops when a person’s immune system has faulty signals that command skin cells to grow too rapidly. The body does not shed these excessive skin cells. Instead, these skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin, causing patches of psoriasis to appear and thickens.

What we should we do? First of all, do not scratch!  Scalp psoriasis can be extremely itchy but scratching can cause the scalp bleeding, hair loss, and inflammation. Second, shampoo gently and handle the psoriasis with extra care. A scale softener that contains salicylic acid can be used to soften the thick, stubborn patches of psoriasis, this process allows the medicine applied to the psoriasis to work better. On the market, there are numerous coal tar and non-coal tar medicated shampoos for treating scalp lesions. Sometimes doctors inject affected scalp area with steroid medications for rapid recovery.

These are just a few examples of many other scalp diseases that exist. Unlike hair loss, a condition of losing hair more than the average hair loss daily, many of these diseases actually causes a lot of pain, itching, discomfort and other health complications to the bearer. On the good side, if one experience hair loss, plenty of great products are available, take a look at www.toppikmalaysia.com/shop and www.toppikmalaysia.com/blog. If keen, more reading could be done at www.toppikmalaysia.com

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Has your hair seemed thinner in back, and you want to take care of that? Rogaine may be the way to go. Rogaine is a brand name for the drug minoxidil, which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regrow hair in men with hereditary male pattern baldness and to help hair growth in women with thinning hair.Application is quick and easy, and we'll show you what's involved. Read on!

Method 1 of 3: Applying Rogaine

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   Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly. Towel or blow-dry your hair as desired. You can apply Rogaine to damp hair.
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   Rinse your hands in cold water and dry well.
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   Prepare the solution. Rogaine comes in two forms: liquid (for men and women) and foam (for men).
   • Liquid: Load the applicator. Fill the applicator with 1ml Rogaine solution, or use 20 drops.
   • Foam: Invert the can and dispense about 1/2 a cap full of foam onto your fingers.
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   Apply Rogaine to your scalp. Part your hair where it's thinning, and evenly apply the Rogaine to the affected area, rubbing it in with your fingers. Wash any residue off your hands.
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   Let it dry. Allow the applied Rogaine to dry completely—about 20 to 25 minutes—before adding other hair-styling products such as gels, mousses. Apply it about 2 hours before going to bed.^[2]
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   Repeat this process as recommended. Generally, this is twice a day—in the morning, and in the evening—or as often as your doctor recommends.

Method 2 of 3: Using Rogaine Effectively

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   Make it a habit. Rogaine is not a permanent cure for baldness, and will only be effective as long as you use it at least twice a day, every day.
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   Use the recommended amount of Rogaine. Additional amounts or more frequent applications will not improve your results; you'll only waste product.
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   Don't make up missed applications. If you skip an application, don't double up the next day. Simply pick back up where you left off.

Method 3 of 3: What to Expect

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   Expect shedding hair. While it seems counter-intuitive, shedding hair means that new growth has begun. This may last a few weeks, but it is just temporary: the shedding hair is older hair that would have fallen out, making room for the newer, healthier hair.^[3]
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   Be patient. New hair growth usually takes about four months, though some have results earlier than that. New hair growth may be soft and downy, like peach fuzz.
• Eventually, new hairs growing in will be the same color and thickness as your normal hair. To maintain this growth, you will need to continue using Rogaine.

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How Rogaine works?

Rogaine works by revitalizing shrunken hair follicles, thus increasing their size. When you use Rogaine every day, your follicles may increase in size, and the growing phase may become longer. This may then produce longer, thicker hairs.

Rogaine is a clear alcohol-based solution and should be applied to a person’s thinning area with its supplied dropper or spray twice a day.

The solution is approved and available in two strengths -- Regular (2%) and Extra Strength (5%). Individual users of regular strength Rogaine have claimed success rates of 30-40%. Meanwhile, users of Extra Strength Rogaine have claimed success rates of 50-60%. Currently, the average price for a 2oz. bottle of Rogaine is about $20-30 per month. Minoxidil is also available as a generic and can be purchased over the counter without prescription.

It’s important to note that Rogaine (minoxidil) does not cure baldness and scientists have been unable to determine just how it works. What is known is that Rogaine increases the blood flow to the areas of the scalp that surround these balding areas. Currently some researchers believe that Rogaine (minoxidil) works by opening the follicle’s potassium channels located in the cells. It’s theorized that these channels, when opened, may regulate hair growth.

Rogaine can’t grow hair on completely bald scalps or in the frontal hairline areas. It has been found to be somewhat effective in maintaining or growing hair in the crown area (the top back of the head). However, Rogaine is only effective at delaying hair loss. It is also more effective in women than in men. And again, the reasons for this are not understood.

What can I expect with Rogaine?

Rogaine (minoxidil) generally only regrows hair in a minority of men and women. In most cases, the best case scenario for hair growth with these treatments is a thin coverage of thin hair.

The real benefits of Rogaine (minoxidil) is keeping what hair you have or slowing your thinning. Rogaine’s success depends on how advanced your hair loss has become.

You must apply it to your scalp twice a day for life to get and maintain any benefits. Research shows that using Rogaine (minoxidil) only once a day is ineffective. If you stop taking Rogaine (minoxidil) you will lose whatever hair you preserved or regrew within 2 to 4 months. And while Rogaine may stimulate hair growth, it may not prevent the hair follicles from their eventual deterioration.

It’s also true that Rogaine’s effects may diminish over time. Some doctors believe that patients can build up a tolerance after many years of use.

Are there side effects from Rogaine?

There are only minor side effects with Rogaine. But some users do experience certain problems such as scalp irritation, itching, and dandruff. However, this can be treated with a good shampoo like Nizoral or Neutrogena T-Gel. There may also be an increase in hair shedding at the start of the treatment. You shouldn’t panic, as this may actually be a signal that the treatment is working.

Due to the medication’s alcohol content, some users may develop a contact rash or irritated skin. And with excessive doses, some users may experience dizziness or a rapid heartbeat. However, with normal use these effects are uncommon.

Rogaine users with severe, refractory high blood pressure experienced some problems. One such problem was “hypertrichosis,” hair growth on the face or other bodily areas. This side effect appears in about 3-5 % of women who use the 2% solution, and higher among women using the 5% solution.

Rogaine and Hair Transplants.

Some hair restoration physicians have come to consider Rogaine to be instrumental right after surgery. This is especially true when grafts have been placed in and around existing hair.

The shock of surgery can result in temporary hair loss. Rogaine is thought to possibly help prevent this temporary loss of healthy preexisting hair. The 5% solution has been found to be more effective for men and women. However, some physicians believe that the medication should be stopped a week or two before surgery. They feel that Rogaine may increase bleeding, while dilating blood vessels.

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