June 29th, 2010 by Scalper
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If you suffer from greasy hair or oily hair then you are at the right place. First of all let us explain that having an over abundance of oil on the scalp can be the result of other problems and it can also be the cause of numerous problems. This makes getting rid of oily hair very difficult for most shampoo manufacturers.
What Causes Oily Hair or Greasy Hair
When the sebum gland is emitting excess amounts of sebum or oil it is typically because of these two reasons:
1) Puberty Causes Oily Hair
2) Oily Hair is caused by a defense mechanism that the hair follicle uses to prevent harm from bacteria, fungus and hormones such as dht hormone.
The second is by far the most important since puberty passes with age. However, the scalp is always being exposed to bacteria, fungus and hormones. When any of these get a grip and actually get inside the hair follicle a sebum is emitted to protect the hair follicle. This often becomes a chicken and egg “thing”.
For example dht (the hormone that causes hair loss) forces the scalp to emit more oils. This is bead because the enzyme that causes testosterone to switch over to dht feeds off the scalp oils. This causes a nasty cycle and makes hair loss much worse and speeds up the process. Breaking the chain means removing the dht with a deep cleanse and also preventing the sebum gland from producing too much sebum. The most amazing ingredient for this is ZINC PCA.
This special form of zinc breaks the pattern, the nasty cycle that allows scalp conditions to get worse much faster. It is also the best way to clear nasty scalp conditions that are associated with excess scalp oils or grease such as scalp acne, scalp pimples, scalp hair loss, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrhea, scalp sores and many similar scalp conditions.
June 1st, 2010 by Scalper
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Itchy Scalp Hair Loss
Itchy scalp is a frustrating condition. When you add hair loss with the itchy scalp to the mix it becomes very worrying. There are a number of things that may cause hair to fall out. Some hair loss that is combined with an itchy scalp may not be permanent. It will often grow back once the scalp problem is cured, but it is important to take action quickly. Some of the itchy scalp hair loss conditions that may also cause hair loss are folliculitis, ringworm, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Read on to learn more about itchy scalp hair loss and how to control the the actual cause of the itchy scalp to prevent hair loss and many times relieve inflammation that is causing the hair loss for amazing hair results.
Folliculitis is a condition in which the hair follicle becomes infected causing pimples and even boils to appear. Severe folliculitis can cause scarring and hair loss.
Ringworm can sometimes be found on the scalp. It is due to a fungal infection on the scalp. The symptoms of ringworm are itchy red patches and hair loss. Skin may also peel or form scales and is usually very itchy. If this condition is not treated it can spread and get worse. Ringworm is also highly contagious.
Psoriasis is a fairly common condition. Unlike ringworm, it is not contagious. Some symptoms are red lesions with powdery white scales. Psoriasis can be found on many parts of the body, but it often affects the scalp. It causes extreme itching and can also cause temporary bald patches.
Seborrheic Dermatitis Hair Loss
Seborrheic dermatitis hair loss is another scalp condition that is very itchy and may cause hair to fall out. It is generally attributed to an excess of a yeast called Malassezia. With this condition the scalp becomes inflamed and flaky. The flakes may stick together and form mounds of greasy scales. This can cause hair loss in spots around the scalp.
Many people try to use chemicals to treat these troublesome conditions. Chemical ingredients, however often exhasperate the problem by making the scalp too dry. There are natural ingredients that work much better to normalize and balance the scalp. The scalp needs oil but not too much. A scalp that is too dry or too oily will be prone to scalp problems. Some of the best natural scalp ingredients are tea tree oil, lavender oil, and zinc pca. Zinc pca is a good anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. It can deep clean the hair follicle and regulate the sebum production on the scalp. Tea tree oil can help to fight infection and create a proper pH balance on the scalp and lavender has been shown to stimulate hair growth.
Dandruff Hair Loss
Dandruff hair loss is typically cause by a malasezzia furfur overgrowth on the scalp. The inflammation that is a result of the overgrowth is what causes the hair loss. To get rid of the hair loss caused by dandruff and the itching you have to address the malasezzia overgrowth itself. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
May 4th, 2010 by Scalper
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Head Acne – Scalp Pimples
Head Acne is very different from other types of acne that are found on the body or face even chest pimples. To start with the many different products on the market are not effective against scalp acne. This is because scalp pimples are typically started down inside the hair follicle where there is impacted sebum. This impacted sebum is inside the hair follicle and keeps the bacteria under the impacted or hardened sebum.
Therefore when you products like clearsil or even proactive you simply dry our the skin and the very top part of the hair follicle but the real problem lies under the hardened sebum. This is why scalp bumps or scalp acne can get very difficult to deal with. There are several scalp shampoos on the market but most of these do not deal with the impacted sebum and the final result is a really dry scalp and that is just the opposite of what you are trying to do.
How Does Zincplex Work So Well On Acne?
Zincplex handles it in two different ways and both are mandatory. First of the herbal complex is designed to remove the scalp plug or hardened sebum that is in and in the hair follicle. This is vital because the scalp plug is what is holding in the bacteria down inside the hair follicle.
Secondly, Zincplex got its name because it has a very special form of zinc called zinc pca. This form of zinc is very anti bacterial and also helps to moisturize the scalp. This kills the bacteria that causes head acne or scalp pimples while also moisturizing. However, the third and final thing that zinc pca does it that keeps the sebum gland from making too much scalp oil. This is vital since this is how the acne problem began in the first place. Once again is does not cause a dry scalp but instead regulates the amount of oil that produced by the sebum gland to prevent oily scalp and eventually sebum plugs. See results fast!
April 5th, 2010 by Scalper
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Dead Sea Mud and Scalp Psoriasis
Does dead sea shampoo for scalp psoriasis! Does it work? Many people that suffer scalp psoriasis get amazing relief from dead sea products incluidng dead sea mud and dead sea shampoo that contains the black mud. It also helps with people that are suffering from eczema.
How Does Dead Sea Shampoo Work For Scalp Psoriasis?
First of all you need to think about the name of the sea that it comes from. It is the dead sea. Nothing lives in this sea. This is because the mineral content is so high that everything basically dies. This is important since many people believe that scalp psoriasis and eczema are fungal based problems. Using dead sea poducts you essentially kill the fungus that is causing the psoriasis or eczema.
There is more to it than just the anti fungal aspect. Dead sea mud is known to detoxify the skin and underneath the skin and this is vital since others believe that psoriasis is an overaload of toxins in the system. Dead sea mud is amazing for pulling these extremely harmful toxins from the skin and the scalp. The result is symptom free skin and a symptom free scalp.
If you choose to use a dead sea shampoo make sure that you get one that has at least a 3% dead sea mud content and make sure that the mud that is used is black mud. And finally watch out for dead sea shampoos that strip the scalp of vital moisture barriers as this is one of the main problems of people with psoriasis and eczema, there moisture barrier has been compromised!
Scalp Health makes a dead sea shampoo that uses 5% purified black dead sea mud! And equally important we make sure that the shampoo is designed to rebuild the moisture layer on the scalp (the defense layer) and not break it down like many other shampoos on the market. It is also very scalp friendly with never, not one allergic reaction reported!
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January 8th, 2010 by Scalper
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Scalp Conditions- Eczema
Many people are familiar with eczema. It can show upon any part of the body. One area where it often occurs is the scalp. The scalp is more susceptible to many skin conditions, including eczema, because of the amount of oil that is normally present on the scalp. It is considered one of the more long term scalp problems.
Scalp eczema is also known as seborrheic eczema. It tends to appear on greasy or oily areas of the body, like the scalp. Other common areas for eczema are the t-zone of the face. The eyebrows and corners of the mouth also sometimes get eczema which ends up with white flakes in the eyebrows and also flakes in the ears .
Characteristics of eczema are flaking and scaling on the scalp. The scales caused by eczema tend to be white or yellowish in color. The skin that is below the scales is often inflamed and red. Usually it occurs in patches on the scalp, but at times it may spread over the whole scalp. It is usually very itchy. It is not advisable to scratch, but many people find the temptation impossible to avoid. Scratching of course can cause the area to become infected.
Scalp eczema is a chronic condition, but it can be treated. You should stay away from products that have chemical ingredients that may only make the problem worse. Instead look for products with natural ingredients that work to balance the oil on the scalp. Jojoba oil and emu oil are good natural ingredients that moisturize the hair and scalp. Sage and thyme work to detoxify the scalp. Zinc is an ingredient that balances the scalp and regulates the sebum gland.
December 20th, 2009 by Scalper
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What to Do About Smelly Scalp
You may think that only a dirty scalp or hair would smell, but that is not true and smelly scalp is one of many different prominent scalp problems. Quite a few people actually suffer from a smelly scalp. This is both frustrating and embarrassing for the sufferer.
The smell is not caused by uncleanliness, but rather a buildup of bacteria. If the scalp has an abundance of oil bacteria can build up around the hair follicle causing an odor to appear. It is normal to have some bacteria on the scalp, but a healthy balanced scalp can fight the bacteria off and prevent a smelly scalp. Once the bacteria has a firm hold and is attached to the hair follicle it is hard to get rid of. When hair is washed the smell may subside temporarily, but will return in a few hours.
Frequent hair shampooing with perfumed shampoos may mask the smell, but they do not get to the root of the problem. It the shampoo contains harsh chemicals it might actually exasperate the condition. There are ingredients that can remove smelly scalp for good. The scalp needs to be cleaned and detoxified. Herbs such as burdock, ivy and thyme will work to clean the scalp thoroughly. Zinc is an ingredient that will also deep clean the hair follicle and it will regulate the amount of oil on the scalp as well. When the scalp has the correct oil balance, it will be healthy and able to fight off bacteria and fungus keeping smelly scalp and scalp odor at bay.
December 14th, 2009 by Scalper
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Scalp Psoriasis and Scalp Eczema – They Are Different
Psoriasis is a genetic disease of the immune system. It is not contagious and affects the skin and the joints. The National Institutes of Health states that 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. At least half of the people with psoriasis will have will also have it on their scalp which can cause an itchy scalp with an abundance of scalp flakes.
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells grow too fast and cause red lesions covered with scales. These are usually raised red lesion and scales are silvery white in color.
There are different degrees of scalp psoriasis. It may be mild with only a small amount of fine scaling. Or it may be severe and include crusted plaques that are thick and may cover the entire scalp. For some people the only area affected is the scalp, but most will have the psoriasis in other areas as well. The scalp psoriasis may spread form the scalp to the forehead, neck or ears.
Another scalp condition called seborrheic dermatitis is sometimes confused with scalp psoriasis. The two conditions are similar but can be differentiated. Psoriasis scales look powdery with a silver color, while seborrheic dermatitis scales are greasy and yellowish in color.
There are many products on the market to treat scalp psoriasis, but many contain harsh chemicals that may dry the scalp out. With psoriasis it is helpful to keep the scalp moisturized. The scalp requires a delicate balance of oil to maintain health. Jojoba oil and emu oil are excellent moisturizing ingredients for the scalp. Zinc pca works to normalize the scalp and regulate the sebum gland creating a healthy atmosphere for the scalp. For most people psoriasis is an chronic condition and must be treated over the long term. Dead sea shampoo and dead sea salts have helped many while they also turn to salicyllic acid shampoos. Our shampoo with zinc pca can also work very well on scalp psoriasis and defintely works well on seborrheic dermatitis to reduce the redness of the scalp and also the itchy scalp problems associated with all related scalp problems.
December 11th, 2009 by Scalper
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Flaky Scalp Issues
Dry and flaky scalp can be a very frustrating situation. Quite a few things can cause flaky scalp. Some of those are winter weather, changes in diet, heated styling tools, and dehydration. Chemical laden hair products are also a common cause of dry flaky scalp. Flaking is often caused by dandruff, but it could be other conditions like psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
Dandruff is caused by the accumulation of dry skin on the scalp. Dandruff is usually mild with moderate flaking. However, some cases can be more serious. Flakes can mound up together on the scalp. Severe cases can cause crusting as well. The condition is usually uncomfortable and itchy.
Seborrheic dermatitis causes red itchy and scaly skin. It is somewhat similar to dandruff, but usually worse with red swollen areas. It can spread to other areas such as the face.
Psoriasis is another common cause of flaky scalp. Psoriasis is characterized by thick crusted plaques on the skin and scalp. They tend to be powdery with a silvery sheen. Psoriasis tends to be present on other areas of the body including the scalp. Some common places that psoriasis occurs are the elbows and knees.
The key way to get a healthy scalp is to create a proper oil balance on the scalp. A healthy scalp needs to have the right amount of oil and a balanced PH level. Most hair products have too many chemicals that tend to remove too much oil from the scalp and only cause the condition to get worse.
Flaky scalp can be helped with ingredients like zinc, jojoba oil and emu oil. They are beneficial in creating a healthy and balanced scalp.
December 7th, 2009 by Scalper
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Scalp Acne and Hair Loss – The Cause and The Solution
Many people that complain of scalp acne or pimples also mention that they have hair loss or hair thinning along with the acne. The reason for this is two fold:
Reason #1 For Scalp Acne Hair Loss
Scalp acne is caused by a bacteria that is deep in the hair follicle. Most shampoos do nothing to deep cleanse the hair folllicle and help to remove this bacteria. This bacteria also causes inflammation in the hair follicle. This inflammation will squeeze the closed the hair follicle itself cutting off oxygen supply to the hair. It literally squeezes the hair and prevents it from growing properly. To help restore normal hair oxygen and growth to the hair the follicle must be deep cleansed and very few scalp shampoos can do this. It must be a scalp acne shampoo that can deep cleanse and also detox the hair follicle itself!
Reason #2 For Scalp Acne Hair Loss
Many times the same bacteria that causes scalp acne and pimples also causes itching in the scalp. This itching leads to scartching and that leads to more inflammation. Once again this inflammation causes a detoriating cycle that prevents the hair follicle from receiving oxygen and pinches the blood supply in the root. Removing the inflammation is done by removing the bacteria. Once again don’t expect normal shampoos to do this. The shampoo must be reeady to penetrate deeper than the surface of the scalp. It must properly ph’d to prevent the bacteria from flourishing again. it imust include natural ingredients to handle the current bacteria situation. Check out the very best scalp acne and scalp problems shampoo. It works 1000’s of testimonials and years of experience.
November 23rd, 2009 by Scalper
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Itchy Scalp Black Hair
African American’s often experience itchy scalp. Several conditions may caused itchy scalp in black hair. Some of these conditions are contact dermatitis, dandruff, and scalp acne. Itchy scalp can be a real problem with dry, black hair.
Dandruff is one of the most common itchy scalp conditions for any type of hair. It consists of flaking and itch. Most cases are mild, but sometimes it is more severe with mound of flakes. Dandruff can be a chronic condition and is itchy and embarrassing.
Contact dermatitis is another common cause of itch scalp in black hair. It is a result of an allergic or irritant reaction. Often the culprit is chemicals in the many hair products we use. Perms and straighteners contain many chemicals. And even regular shampoos and conditioner may be loaded with chemical ingredients. Heated styling tools also sometimes cause irritation. Wearing hair tightly braided or woven with extensions may cause irritation and damage as well.
Scalp acne is a relatively common occurance in black hair. Similar to facial acne, but scalp acne must be treated differently. This type of acne may be minor with a few bumps or more severe with large bumps or cysts. Scratching will cause irritation and may cause scaring or keloids, or raised scars.
The scalp needs to have oil to be healthy. The sebum gland produces oil on the scalp. Sometimes the sebum gland overproduces and causes excess oil to build up. The result is a greasy scalp where it is easy for bacteria and oil to clog follicles and bumps to form. If the scalp becomes too dry the follicles does not close properly and allows bacteria or other foreign matter to be trapped. Chemical products tend to make a dry scalp worse.
Natural ingredients that promote scalp health are much better. Zinc is a natural cleaner and regulator of the sebum gland. Thyme and sage balance the scalp as well as detoxify. And emu oil and jojoba oil provide moisture for the scalp and hair.
