Hyperkeratosis of the scalp is a pathological disease in which the thickness of the stratum corneum of the epidermis changes.
In the normal state, the upper layer of the skin is constantly updated, in the form of death of old cells replacing the new ones. Due to the increased content of keratin protein in the skin, a barrier appears to separate the epidermis. Therefore, with hyperkeratosis of the head, pathological layering of cornified scales occurs.
Signs of hyperkeratosis
If hyperkeratosis of the scalp is detected, then the defeat of other parts of the body is inevitable. When the first symptoms of this disease appear, one must undergo a comprehensive examination in a dermatologist, neuropathologist, trichologist. Doctors will conduct a visual inspection. And to confirm the diagnosis, additional tests and scrapings will be prescribed, in which an increased amount of keratin protein can be detected, which is the main sign of hyperkeratosis.
With a visual examination of the scalp, you can find small pimples and brown bumps, and when feeling, roughness and roughness are felt. Also significantly increases the thickness of the damaged skin. On the skin of the head, affected by hyperkeratosis, there is a gradual disruption of sebum secretion and sweating.
Promote the appearance of hyperkeratosis of the scalp:
- diabetes;
- liver disease;
- thyroid gland;
- gallbladder;
- psoriasis .
Not only internal diseases of organs can cause hyperkeratosis, but also stresses, depression, non-compliance with hygiene.
Hyperkeratosis of the scalp
Broken and dull hair, split ends, dandruff are the main signs of hyperkeratosis of the scalp. These symptoms can be troubling for a long time before a person pays attention to them.
If the hyperkeratosis of the scalp does not begin to be treated in time, then the atrophic foci that develop on the skin will provoke partial or complete loss of hair. The site, which has undergone baldness, is not subject to restoration, since the hair bulbs completely die.
Try to cure dandruff or dry skin with the help of cosmetics, do not apply scrubs, since they can aggravate the process.
Treatment of scalp hyperkeratosis
In modern medicine there is still no method of treating hyperkeratosis of the scalp, which would give a 100% result. This chronic pathology can only be transferred to the stage of remission. The patient will have to constantly search throughout life for new ways how to treat hyperkeratosis of the scalp.
The doctor, identifying this disease, appoints the patient vitamin A, ascorbic acid, threxine, topical corticosteroids. When hyperkeratosis of the scalp is used:
- local lubrication of affected areas with vaseline or glycerin;
- lotions based on lactic acid;
- rubbing of castor oil or fish oil;
- softening or moisturizing cream.
A whole complex of measures has been developed that helps temporarily stop the manifestation of this disease:
- administration of prescribed vitamins;
- control of body weight;
- daily use of 2.5 liters of water;
- adjustment of the gastrointestinal tract;
- adherence to a special diet;
- strengthening of immunity .
Reduction of symptoms and external manifestation of the disease will ensure only regular performance of daily cosmetology procedures. It is necessary to enrich the diet and diet with foods containing an increased amount of vitamins.
In the treatment of head hyperkeratosis, doctors do not recommend the use of folk remedies, since this disease must be managed under the supervision of a specialist.