Scalp Diseases
Many people experience some skin disease of the scalp. Most scalp conditions cause hair fall or hair thinning or hair break out or may slow growth. It may happen due to hereditary, malnutrition, scalp infections. Treatment depends on the cause of the scalp problem. Dandruff is a common cause of skin itching, peeling, or hair falling. It also makes you feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.
Hair and scalp problems are upsetting but not caused by serious medical conditions. You can treat them at home or contact dermatologists for better treatment.
Hair loss
Hair loss includes falling, thinning, and breaking. It is the most common issue of the scalp that most face. Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is considered to be normal.
Hair thinning is also a sign of aging. Hair gradually thins with age. Although, all people are affected at the same level. Hereditary is the most common cause for thinning or balding hair. You may inherit this from your mother's or father's side family. Women with traits develop thinning hair while men may become completely bald. This problem can start in the teens, 20s, or 30s, 40s.
Babies often lose their fine hair that is later replaced by mature hair. Women often experience falling hair due to hormonal changes during childbirth and breastfeeding. These may be common causes of hair loss or hair thinning among women.
Other possible causes for excessive hair fall, thinning, breakages includes:
Itching, flaking, or crusting of the scalp
Itching, flaking, or crusting of the scalp may be caused by:
Cradle cap - An oily and yellowish crusting on the baby's scalp. It is commonly seen in babies and it is not an illness condition. It also does not mean the baby is not being well cared for.
Dandruff- A shedding of skin on the scalp that leaves white and yellowish flakes on your head and shoulder and makes you uncomfortable. It may be a form of a skin condition called eczema. Which causes increased shedding of normal skin scalp. Dandruff may also occur due to fungal infections. Dandruff becomes worse due to hormonal and seasonal changes.
Sores, blisters, or bumps on the scalp
Skin Cancer can happen on the scalp, particularly in parts not well-covered by hair. It can damage skin cells and tissues and, in some cases, spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Skin cancer may appear as a growth or mole, a turn into growth or mole, a sore that does not heal, or irritation of the skin.