3 causes of seborrheic scalp inflammation and how to use shampoo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 reasons why seborrheic scalpitis occurs

 

Seborrheic scalp disease is related to sebum secretion, first, fungus, and third, environmental factors such as stress or overwork, as well as constitution.

 

Just as there are people who are prone to acne and people who have clean skin, seborrheic scalp inflammation can also be caused by inflammation or excessive sebum production.

 

Then there's a fungus called Malassezia. Inflammation caused by the vigorous secretion of sebum and interaction with the fungus is now another type of seborrheic scalp infection.

 

Oily shampoos can be bad

 

Seborrheic scalp inflammation is usually caused by oil. 'Seborrhea' means a lot of oil. That's why I use oily shampoos, which can be more irritating. It's not common, but some people have trouble depending on the type of surfactant. If you have a seborrheic scalp and it gets worse when you use an oily shampoo, it is better to change the shampoo.

 

Medicated shampoo to fight mold

 

Also, there is a shampoo that kills mold and fungus. The most well-known is the ketoconazole shampoo. Because it's an over-the-counter drug, you can buy it at pharmacies without a prescription, and then there's cyclopirox, zinc pyrithione, and so on, and then there's the shampoo that also has antifungal properties. These three are medicated shampoos that can be purchased at pharmacies. In addition to pharmacies, there is also a shampoo called "selenium sulfate" that can be purchased directly. This also has antifungal properties. These 4 products are meant to control fungi, so you can try them one by one and find the right one.

There are also steroid-based shampoos like Clovex. Some people are a little reluctant to use steroids. But steroids are actually really good. It's a problem if you overuse it, because it's originally used to reduce inflammation. So it's a burden to use for a long time, but it's okay because it's in the form of a shampoo and it's used in very small amounts.

 

How to use medicated shampoos

 

It's better not to wash off the shampoo immediately after applying it, but to rinse it off for about 4~5 minutes. In the meantime, it kills the germs on your scalp. And if the symptoms are relieved, you should stop using it.It's not like you're using it all the time. I don't use these medicated shampoos every day.

It is recommended to use medicated shampoo 4 days a week and regular shampoo on the other 3 days. If you don't have any symptoms, you can actually stop using it altogether. However, the absence of symptoms does not mean that you are cured. It's about being in control. That's why it's troublesome, but you have to keep taking good care of it.

 

If you use it for about 3 months and it doesn't work, it means that the cause of seborrheic scalp is not due to fungus. Inflammation can occur without bacteria. It can also be caused by poor physical condition. So, in this case, steroids are applied temporarily, and antibiotics are used.

 

Shampoo twice a day, is it okay?

 

For those with seborrheic scalp inflammation who have a "stuffy" head in the afternoon, we advise them to shampoo in the morning and evening. 2 times a day is fine. If you wash it a lot, you are worried that it will come off a lot, and you are worried that it will get worse, but it is important to wash it well if it is oily. If you don't wash your face, you'll probably have a lot of skin problems. It's the same thing. This is a problem on the scalp, so you need to clean it well. And make sure you get a lot of sleep. If you're overexerted, your skin will turn upside down. The same goes for the head. When you come to us because your seborrheic scalp infection has worsened, there are a lot of people who say they haven't slept well. Alcohol and tobacco also aggravate seborrheic scalp infection. Exacerbates inflammation. Therefore, I think it is important to reduce alcohol and tobacco.