Scalp

In addition to the different types of alopecia, there are a number of other hair diseases that can cause scalp problems and, in many cases, can lead to hair loss.

Types of scalp problems

Scalp problems can be classified into autoimmune and hair diseases:

- Autoimmune hair diseases: caused by a malfunction of our immune system.

• Lupus: can affect different areas, not just the scalp, and is more common in women.
• Lichen planus: this is a rare disease that can affect the skin, mucous membranes, nails and scalp.
• Psoriasis: this is a skin disease that causes red, scaly patches of itchy, scaly skin. It can appear on various areas of the body such as knees, elbows and scalp. There is no cure and it manifests itself in cyclical outbreaks lasting weeks or months. Psoriasis does not usually lead to hair loss, although in some cases when the scales are thick and fall off they can lead to hair loss. In any case, the hair will grow back as soon as the disease is under control.

- Similarly, the scalp can suffer from hair diseases of different origins:

• Seborrhoeic dermatitis: Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common skin disorder that mainly affects the scalp. It is also called "dandruff", "seborrhoeic eczema" and "seborrhoeic psoriasis". It may go away on its own, although treatment is usually necessary.
• Ringworm: One of the main symptoms of ringworm is hair loss caused by flaking of the scalp. It is caused by fungi and causes intense itching.
• Pediculosis: the dreaded lice, at Farmaciasdirect we have a multitude of treatments for them.

Scalp treatment

Types of scalp medication

There is a wide variety of medications to solve scalp problems. For example, the main treatments for seborrhoeic dermatitis consist of prescription shampoos, creams and lotions. At Farmaciasdirect you can find everything your hair needs to keep it looking healthy and strong.

If this type of over-the-counter medication and self-care habits do not work, you will need to see a specialist doctor for more specific treatment.