Scalp Irritation: Identify the Sources of Discomfort and How to Treat Them

infection, sun damage, or sensitivity to a hair product.

The location and appearance of the symptoms can provide useful clues. Flakes, oily scales, silvery plaques, blisters, localized hair loss, and peeling skin each suggest that the scalp is reacting in a particular way.

Careful observation is more helpful than repeated scratching or frequently changing continue reading …