THIS week's contributor is Amit Saha, M-Pharm, MBA, MPS group technical manager, LaCorium Health - Getting a healthy head: Dry, itchy or flaky scalp - You're not alone. Around half of us will suffer symptoms at some point. Many of us will experience symptoms caused by dry scalp, including dandruff, redness, itching and flakes, and, it can be more than just a mild irritation. Reports show that sufferers experience feelings of shame and embarrassment, which then affect confidence, self-esteem, and even relationships. There are four primary causes of dry, itchy scalp: dandruff, scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and a reaction to hair care product.
Because symptoms are similar or the same, the biggest challenge for practitioners and sufferers is diagnosing which of the common causes is responsible, and then recommending the right way to treat it. While there are a mix of prescription, over the counter (OTC), and self-care remedies for itchy scalp, traditionally there has been no "one-stop shop" remedy for all four causes. Another challenge is that many of the treatments for itchy scalp are in the form of shampoo, which does not stay in contact with the scalp for long enough to adequately fix the underlying cause.
Dermal Therapy's new scalp range is the product for anyone with itchy scalp. Including a leave-on serum, and a rinse-off shampoo and conditioner, the Dermal Therapy range targets all four causes of itchy scalp. Cleansing, soothing and healing, these products are suitable for anyone over the age of two and are tar and steroid-free.
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